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How not to buy a house in La Jolla
et this be a cautionary tale about how not to buy a house in La Jolla. Or anywhere, really.
We arrived in San Diego in June of 1973 for my physician ex-husband to do his required two years of Berry Plan military duty. Right out of medical school four years earlier, and weeks after we had married, he'd been offered the opportunity to "volunteer" two years to the military after he finished his specialty training or go to Vietnam as a general medical officer
the next week.
Took us up to four seconds to decide.
Having tons of medical school loans and no actual cash, we were thrilled to learn when we arrived that we were entitled to a 100-percent VA home loan. That happiness was short lived when we discovered that no Realtor or bank in La Jolla (our target area; we were no dopes) would work with VA loan customers. This was partly because the VA didn't tend to appraise the value of the land, which in La Jolla is pretty much everything. But just when we were finally going to look elsewhere, we saw an ad in the Sunday paper for a for-sale-by- owner home, a total fixer, and immediately signed a full price contract on it.
Despite the crushing recession going on at the time, it was a real estate boom era. In fact, the owners made a whopping 40 percent on the place in the just two years they'd owned it. They probably couldn't believe that these idiots (that would be us) were actually willing to pay that amount for a house with a dead lawn, green shag carpet, hard water stalactites hanging from the faucets and a master bedroom entrance through the kitchen. (Definitely lacked
feng shui
Who cared? We were New Yorkers; it had
a palm tree and a pool.
We could have happily overlooked plutonium deposits for the palm tree alone.
Miraculously, the VA appraised the house for the full asking price so we could get our 100-percent financing, which was pretty amazing because 100 percent of everyone else said, "You're paying WHAT for that dump? You'll NEVER get your money out of it!" (I should note that our collective parents were among those people.)
The appraisal was the last nice thing we had to say about the VA, an institution which quickly made both us and the owners homicidal. Within days, the owners tried to get out of the contract and take one of the over-the-ask- ing-price cash offers that had subsequently come in.
Among the VA's many requirements was that the house have a driveway, which this one did not, because of the garage con- version years before. So here's the first rule I always tell prospective home own- ers: Never put in a driveway on a house you don't own.
But penniless and in love (the pool!), my ex and I spent several weekends digging a driveway on someone else's house then having concrete poured. (Nearly four decades later, just looking at that drive- way makes my back hurt.)


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DURANT, Okla. - Some campsites at Lake Texoma are still in need of repair from last years floods. Durant Chamber of Commerce Director Janet Reed says the Army Corps of Engineers is waiting to see how much funding will come in before repairs are made. The money is needed to fix plumbing and electrical wires and to buy materials to rebuild what was damaged.
Reed says once that happens, they will need volunteers to come out and help finish the job.
Reed says they want the campsites to be finished soon, because of the economic impact campers have on the area.
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The Cotton Bowl Classic has started campaigning to join the list of BCS Bowls since it has decided to change locations. The Cotton Bowl Classic will move from the aging Cotton Bowl stadium in Dallas to the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The new stadium accommodates 80,000 fans, with the possibility of expansion to accommodate 100,000. If the Cotton Bowl joins the BCS Bowls in their current rotating format, the Cotton Bowl stadium and sponsor will host the BCS National Championship game. Due to current agreements, the earliest the Cotton Bowl could join the BCS games would be 2015.
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Gov. Terry Branstad signed the Home Base Iowa Act into law Monday morning, hoping it will attract veterans to the state.
The Home Base Iowa Act is part of the Home Base Iowa initiative, a program developed to honor veterans by recruiting them and active duty service members for private-sector job opportunities.
Gov. Branstad signed the measure at the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum at Camp Dodge in Johnston. "Our bipartisan Home Base Iowa plan will work to match veterans with high-paying careers in Iowa. These men and women have fought for our country and acquired unique skillsets and training in the military. Now, with the Home Base Iowa plan signed into law, Iowa stands ready to welcome them to our communities and match them with the quality jobs across the state."
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Turnout in the primary election was less than 25 percent. There are several obvious reasons why Alaskans didn't show up. There was neither a gubernatorial nor Senate race on the ballot. Many primary races were uncontested. Numerous incumbents were prohibitive favorites.
Learned tomes and scholarly papers have been written on why Americans don't vote. Their authors usually focus on alienation or indifference to the political process, the impediments created by state and local government (polling places far from where voters live, for example), the non-voter's rational calculation that there's a better way to spend his time, the transitoriness common to American life, and religious-philosophical objections to the state, political authority, and the act of voting.
On election day, I decided to focus on those who do vote, not those who don't.
How are voters different than their non-voting neighbors? Why do they go to the polls when those around them stay home?
In the bright sunshine of a spectacular late-August morning, I walked from my house in City View to Precinct No. 2 in House District 17 -- the Boys and Girls Club in North Mountain View. This precinct has historically had a turnout of less than 10 percent in primaries, among the lowest of any precinct in the state. Still, I hoped to meet some voters.
When I arrived at 8:45 a.m., five people had voted. When I departed an hour later, nine people had voted. The four who voted while I was there cast their ballots while I took two cellphone calls. In an hour, I never spoke to a single voter. When the polls closed in the evening, the turnout was 9.16 percent -- fewer than 175 people.
You don't need a political science degree to recognize the absurdity of my premise: Mr. Smart Guy went to a precinct where people don't vote to ask people why they vote.
If there is an explanation of why people vote, it must begin with this: Voting is learned behavior. Those who vote are not only taught how to vote but why voting matters.
Citizens are not born, they are made. And it is ridiculous to expect people who are residents of a community but unwilling or unable to assume the responsibilities of citizenship to wake up election day and shout "I'm gonna vote!"
I am in Mountain View from time to time, and before the primary, I sat on the No. 45 bus out of Mountain View next to a young woman with two small children. She was talking to her mother on a cellphone, explaining what she had to do that day. (1) Go to the court house for a domestic violence hearing involving her boy friend ; (2) Visit her husband in jail; (3) Appear at a state welfare office to fill out some papers. A woman playing this hand is rarely a voter. She has too many burdens to add the burden of citizenship. This is not to romp on the downtrodden -- it's to point out when you have a hard life, the hard life takes up most of your day.
I suspect voters learn to vote from parents who either talk to them about voting or serve as example. Some parents have their children accompany them to the polling place and bring them into the voting booth. Others -- and I have seen this -- are politically active and have their children dropping campaign fliers on doorsteps from the time the kids are old enough to walk a neighborhood without heavy supervision. When the kids I knew turned 18, their mother told them "You don't vote today, you don't get any dinner."
These children don't grow up to become the man a friend of mine met while going door-to-door for a candidate. The man stopped my friend to ask him what he was doing. The friend replied "There's an election going on." "An election?" "Yep, happens in the even-numbered years." The man looked totally perplexed while muttering "Even-numbered years, even-numbered years...," as if he were listening to distant music and struggling to recall the name of the song.
There are people right now with fatal illnesses determined to live long enough to vote in the presidential election. Someone taught them the importance of even-numbered years, and although they may die in an even-numbered year, they will cast their ballot one last time because, in sickness and in health, they are voters.
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Why do so many physicians still refuse to prescribe hormonal birth control without a pelvic exam and/or pap smear? Pap tests are for cancer screening: the result of the pap test doesn't determine whether the patient can use birth control. Neither the US Food and Drug Administration, the World Health Organization, Planned Parenthood Association, or the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists believe that a pelvic exam or Pap smear should be required for hormonal birth control. According to WHO,a pelvic exam for contraceptives (including monthly injectables) is a category C. That is "does not contribute substantially to the safe and effective use of the contraceptive method." So why do doctors still require it? It seems so unethical to me, since consent received under coercion ("you can't have the pill unless you do this") isn't consent at all. It's like requiring men to get prostate exams before prescribing Viagra.
I feel like I could never trust any sort of doctor for ANY health issue because most of them think this sort of coercion is just fine. The fact that many doctors think it's okay to deny child-free or young women sterilization doesn't help either. And it's not even something that affects me personally since I don't have any need for birth control right now. It just seems like something ought to be done to prevent doctors from making decisions that ought to be the patient's. What can be done? (Yes, I'm aware that some studies show a slight increase in cervical cancer after many years of hormonal birth control use. Other studies show no relation. I still think the decision ought to be the patient's.)
Basically, I can find nothing in your comments to disagree with. I certainly concur than a woman should be able to receive oral contraceptives without a pelvic exam. I think many physicians and many nurse practitioners too are afraid to prescribe pills without that initial exam and Pap test, thinking that otherwise their care is substandard.
I am not sure I would use the term coercion. But I understand where you are coming from. Recommendations as to when to get the first Pap test have changed lots, and even if a clinician feels that a Pap smear is indicated, it may be wise to delay the pelvic and Pap smear until a subsequent visit in a healthy young woman with no menstrual cycle problems. As you note, neither the US Food and Drug Administration, the World Health Organization, Planned Parenthood or the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists believe that a pelvic exam or Pap smear should be required for hormonal birth control. And according to the World Health Organization (WHO), a pelvic exam for oral contraceptives gets a Category C. That is "does not contribute substantially to the safe and effective use of the contraceptive method."
So, when doctors still require it, is it unethical? Is it coercive? You suggest that it is like requiring men to get prostate exams before prescribing Viagra. I agree that both a pelvic before pills and prostate exams before Viagra are not necessary. The exams may be beneficial in some instances but are not necessary.I would tend to say that a pelvic exam is NOT NECESSARY and may be a DETERRENT to a woman starting pills.
I also agree with you that a woman who has not had a child should be able to have a tubal sterilization procedure performed after all the reasons for later regret have been carefully considered.
You can trust many doctors and there are many who will respect a woman's right to choose.
What can be done? Well, for starters, a woman can go to an organization like Planned Parenthood for birth control services. Their medical standards permit providing pills without an initial pelvic exam. They are willing to perform tubal sterilizations and vasectomies for individuals who do not want to have children.
As you suggest, some studies show a slight increase in cervical cancer after many years of hormonal birth control use. Other studies show no relationship between pill use and cervical cancer. You think the decision as to when and how often to have Pap smears don ought to be the patient's. I n most instances, would agree strongly with you.All I can say to you, once again is that you are right and I agree with you. I am going to send your initial and follow-up comments and my replies to several people. I am sure they are going to confirm your criticism.
If you would be willing to share it with me, tell me where you are and in what type of medical care setting do you receive services. Is there an office or a clinic you would like for me to communicate with?
Her reply on 10-3: "Dr. Hatcher, I don't work in medicine at all. I'm just a layperson who is interested in this issue and has gotten involved in it. I am active in a couple of birth control/women's health internet communications and I see a lot of postings from women who are denied hormonal contraception unless they also get a Pap test and pelvic exam. I do recommend Planned Parenthood to these people, but Planned Parenthood clinics vary a lot and not all of them offer HOPR, although it seems most do. I saw a general practitioner last year who refused to treat me for toenail fungus unless I also had a Pap test (no, I am not making this up), so I have no doubt that it happens. I wasn't there for any sort of gynecological issue at all. I was so angry I walked out in the middle of the appointment, but I think a lot of people would have been intimidated enough to just go along with it. You can post everything except my name."
Dr. Eva Lathrop, how did you handle this in private practice?
Dr. Lathrop's reply on 10-6: So, this comes up a lot and I think the answer has many parts, depending on the circumstances under which the patient is asking for hormonal contraceptives. If, for example, she has menorrhagia and wants pills for this, she needs at least a bimanual; however the exam is not to figure out whether or not she can have pills, but to work up her menorrhagia. If she is an adolescent who wants pills for contraception and has not initiated sexual activity yet and has no active medical problems or past medical history of Gyn significance, then I would not do a pelvic at all. If she has already become sexually active and did not use safe sex practices, then I would recommend that she have gc/chlamydia testing, but not a Pap per se. If she refused, I would still give her the pills etc., etc. In the end, it is not a cookbook specialty; these are all sensitive, intimate issues and every woman needs to be addressed in a manner that focuses on her particular needs. Hope this helps.
Between us, Dr. Eva Lathrop and I gave you a long answer and I hope it helps. We want women to obtain hormonal birth control without a pelvic. How might you be able to use our response to you to help and how would you suggest that I circulate my response and your question so that it will help other women?
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BECAUSE Conference 2014 - PRESENTER BIOS
Presenters and Speakers
(Alphabetical by First Name)
Dr. Anita Kozan
is a speech and language pathologist whose work includes development of the voice for trans* persons. She has conducted many workshops on this topic for the Minnesota Trans Health Coalition and other groups, and employs the role of spirituality as a clinical tool in working with voice, speech and language disorders.
Bill Burleson
is a frequent presenter at colleges, conferences, and community organizations about the bisexual experience in the U.S. He is the author of
Bi America: Myths, Truths and Struggles of an Invisible Community
as well as many articles, essays, and book reviews. He is also the author of the
Bisexual Needs Assessment 2012
Brianna McMichael, MPH
has a passion for community health which stems from her background in youth work. Brianna has a Master's in Public Health from the University of Minnesota in Community Health Promotion and Public Policy. She has a BA in Sociology and Gender Studies from Lewis and Clark College. She feels strongly about addressing LGBTQ health within a systems-level framework to ensure that health is accessible to everyone. She considers health a human right. She has a passion for nonviolent mediation and is involved in Restorative Justice Community Action and the Alternatives to Violence Project. Outside of work, Brianna likes to be outside, laughing, crafting or hanging out with her family.
Camille Holthaus
is the current chair of Bisexual Organizing Project, the organization that coordinates the BECAUSE conference. She has presented at BECAUSE for the past 5 years on a variety of topics. Camille lives and works in Minneapolis, MN with her wife Tanya, two sons and three dogs. She also volunteers with Theatre in the Round Players and Field Middle School Site Council.
Carrie Nelson
is a writer and filmmaker. She graduated with a BFA degree in Visual & Media Arts from Emerson College in 2008 and is now pursuing her MA in Media Studies at The New School. GREYSCALE, her Master's thesis, is an interactive documentary about sexuality and language, currently in production. Carrie loves labels; over the years, she has identified as straight, bisexual, gay, "lesbiAnders," and queer, before settling on bisexual again ... at least, for now.
Ellyn Ruthstrom
is the President of the Bisexual Resource Center, a national nonprofit devoted to raising awareness, creating resources about bisexuality, and providing support to bisexual and questioning people. She is also a writer and editor, and has published in the Women's Review of Books, Huffington Post, Bilerico.com, The Review Review and others.
Dr. Herukhuti
is the founder of the Center for Culture, Sexuality and Spirituality. He is a sex educator, artist, activist, and scholar, and his work combines arts, education, and the Erotic to assist in personal and social transformation.
Dr. JamieAnn Meyers
serves as Transgender Representative and Board Member for ReconcilingWorks: Lutherans for Full Participation. She is also a lead trainer with the Minnesota GLBTA Campus Alliance, and an LGBTQIA activist in secular and faith communities. She is Professor Emerita at Winona State University, and lives in Winona with her wife of 47 years.
Jim Larsen
has been very active in the Bi Community for a number of years. He has been a Board member and Treasurer of the Bisexual Organizing Project, Chair and Co-Chair of BECAUSE, and is a member of the Bi Leadership Roundtable.
John Salisbury, MPH
is the Director of Programs at Rainbow Health Initiative, and received a Master's in Public Health from the University of Minnesota in 2013. He has worked with Allina Health, Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, and Special Olympics New York. He also has a long history of involvement in issues affecting the LGBTQ community through his involvement with the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus, Clare Housing, and Hennepin County Public Health's Red Door Clinic.
Julia Canfield
is a recent Master's of Public Health graduate from the Boston University School of Public Health in the Department of Community Health Sciences. She interned with the Bisexual Resource Center from March 2013 to May 2014, and the Bisexual Health Awareness Month campaign was inspired by her idea for a practicum project.
Lauren B Beach, JD, PhD
is a JD and Genetics PhD graduate from the University of Minnesota's Joint Degree Program in Law, Science and Technology. For her dissertation research, she studied HIV drug development in Dr. Louis Mansky's lab. Lauren has led many bisexual and LGBT organizations including Bisexual Organizing Project. She has won many awards recognizing her leadership and academic accomplishments, including from the National Institutes of Health, The Advocate, the United States Jaycees, the Point Foundation and PFund Foundation.
Linda Baughman
is a professor of Communication at Christopher Newport University. She studies popular culture, sexuality, sex, and gender. She is currently writing a book on bisexual/queer identity. When she's not busy with work she is chasing her three dogs, two cats, and one teenager.
Loraine Hutchins, PhD
Bi Any Other Name: Bisexual People Speak Out
, served as one of BiNet USA's first coordinators, and co-founded Washington, DC's Alliance of Multicultural Bisexuals (AMBi). She is a certifiied Sexological Bodyworker and teaches inter-disciplinary sexuality courses at her local community college. With H Sharif Williams (Dr. Herukhuti), Hutchins co-edited Routledge's "Sexuality, Religion and the Sacred: Bisexual, Pansexual and Polysexual Perspectives". She serves as the book review editor for the
Journal of Bisexuality
, and is now working with beloved co-conspirator, Lani Ka'ahumanu, to launch
Bi Any Other Name
as an e-book.
Dr. Marge Charmoli
is a psychologist in private practice and serves as the Bisexual Representative on the Reconciling Works: Lutherans for Full Participation Board of Directors. She also produces and co-hosts Bi Cities, a cable television and internet show.
Mark Bentley Cohen
is an engaging speaker, lecturer, and presenter. He has just completed a book "Confessions of a Bisexual Husband" and is touring his performance, based on the book, "Bi, Hung, Fit...
and Married
" to rave reviews across the continent. He will be presenting the show on Saturday evening at 8pm during the BECAUSE Conference this year. His unique point of view on the topics of human sexuality, monogamy and marriage is informative and challenging, clarifying commonly-held beliefs and misconceptions about love, intimacy, and the importance of living an authentic life. Mark also writes a popular blog on these topics, runs a variety of groups, facilitates workshops and helps professionals on topics related to bisexuality and non-monogamy. He's appeared in numerous radio, TV, print and online articles about these subjects.
Mary H Hoelscher, PhD
is the program lead for a 20-year-old district-wide program serving LGBTQ-identified students, families, and staff in a Minnesota school district. Mary was a high school science teacher for 5 years. She has now been training teachers regarding creating inclusive classrooms for 5 years. She is a researcher and instructor at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Mary has been an activist and organizer in queer, non-monogamous, and bi+ communities her entire adult life. She identifies as bisexual, genderqueer, and non-monogamous.
Melia McCubbin, MSW, LICSW
is a psychotherapist and owner of Open Insight Therapy, LLC. She has co-presented on DBT at the MN Mental Health Consumer-Survivor Network Conference.
is a polyamory organization based in St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN. We provide a supportive environment, encourage a collaborative process of community building, and provide opportunities for members to participate in activities that can benefit the polyamory community at large. Find us at
has been active in the kink community for over 15 years. She identifies as a switch (the bi's of the kink world) and has been involved at all levels, from foreplay in the bedroom only, to living a 24/7 lifestyle. MzStiX enjoys mentoring people new to the community and often does so with her partner D's Dove.
Nancy Marcus
is the founding constitutional law professor at Indiana Tech Law School, where she also teaches Sexuality and the Law. She has published several academic articles on LGBT legal issues, and has been an LGBT rights activist throughout her career, volunteering for many organizations and previously serving on the Board of Directors for the National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation and for Madison, Wisconsin's "Outreach" LGBT Community Center. Her legal career has included teaching at CWRU Law School and practicing as a constitutional, civil rights, and public interest lawyer. She has also clerked for the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Wisconsin Court of Appeals. She has been out as bisexual throughout most of her career, for over two decades.
Nolan Martin
is a queer Trans-man living in Minneapolis. He holds a BS degree in accounting, is a parent, and an active member of the GLBTQ community.
Patricia Poyer
is a Samoan American southern anti-belle from Virginia, attending law school at William Mitchell. She organizes with the Brown Queer and Trans Empowerment Collective and is a research clerk with the National Lawyers Guild's Trans Know Your Rights Project.
Patrick RichardsFink
is a grad student working to become a mental health counselor specializing in providing service to the bisexual community, and he blogs about bisexuality and other issues at Fliponymous.wordpress.com
Paul Nocera
is the Lead Facilitator of BiRequest NYC, a discussion and social group serving the metro New York Bi~Pan~Fluid~Queer community. He also has a day job. Paul has been active in building safe queer space since his early work in student housing dating back to 1986 when he arrived in NYC. Paul is active across a spectrum of issues, including body-positive, sex-positive, polyamorous, and art-centered activism.
Raymond Rea
is a fluid transmale filmmaker and associate professor of film and video production at Minnesota State University, Moorhead. Prior to moving to Minnesota he taught at San Francisco State University. His film work, much of which focuses on queer identities, has screened widely, nationally and internationally.
Rob Yaeger
is a multi-gender loving person who has worked in HIV & STD prevention for the past 20 years. He has personally researched numerous safe sex techniques, though not nearly as often as he would have liked.
Robyn Ochs
is an educator and advocate for LGBT equality who makes her living as a speaker, both in the United States and abroad. Robyn is the editor of the Bi Women Quarterly, of the 42-country anthology
Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World
, and of the forthcoming anthology
RECOGNIZE: The Voices of Bisexual Men
. Robyn has served on the board of MassEquality since 2005 and is currently a board president.
Sarah Weaver
is a professional massage therapist with an illicit and licit past as a safe sex educator and is generally awesome.
Sergeant Major and slave Riches
are a couple in a committed poly master-slave relationship based on the dynamics of domination and submission. They are members of the board of directors of Minnesota Leather Pride, founders of MasT: Twin Cities, and board members of Leather Journey, an alternative sexuality education not-for-profit. A member of the National Leather Association International, Sergeant Major has served on the national board of that organization since 2008, and is currently a member of the board of the Domestic Violence Project.
Todd Berntson, MA, LPC
is a licensed therapist and author who specializes in couples therapy and non-traditional relationships. His newest book
Reframing Relationships: A New Paradigm of Love, Sex, and Connection
is scheduled to be released in October 2014.
Victor Raymond, PhD
is a Sociology instructor at Madison College. A member of the Rosebud Sioux tribe, he holds a PhD in Sociology from Iowa State University, with a graduate minor in Women's Studies. He is a founding member of the BECAUSE Conference, a former national coordinator for BiNet USA, and a vice-chair for the Minnesota American Indian AIDS Task Force (now the Indigenous People's Task Force).
Wallace Swan, DPA
is a Contributing Faculty Member at Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and an Adjunct Instructor in the College of Business, Masters of Public Administration program at Hamline University St. Paul, Minnesota. He is editor of
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Civil Rights: A Public Policy Agenda for Uniting a Divided America
(CRC Press, forthcoming September 2014).
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part 3
just when they were cuming out of the mandir..
arnav sees their car standing with a driver..he asks "tum yaha kaise?"
driver-"anjali ji ne bheja hai.."
arnav "magar di ko kaise pata?"
(actually anjali had seen that her younger brother didnt sleep last night so didnt want to stress him..so left the driver there and calld for another car)
khushi-arnav ji ap bhi na..kitne sawal puchte hain..pata chal gaya hoga..
ab chalie hume ghar jake tayyar hole wapis hospital jana hai.."
arnav-"khushi tum thak gai hogi..tumhe aram karna chaiye,abhi ek din pehle tumhe fever tha.."
khushi"bilkul nahi,hum nahi thake"she lied
aur na hume neend aa rai hai..ap chalie"
they both sat in the back seats...
arnav was looking at her,she looked very tired and weak after so muchh crying..
khushi was sitting just beside arnav and the closeness was disturbing him..
he was just about to tell her to move..when she feel asleep with her face on his shoulder..
<rabba ve>arnav remembers the time he saved her
he then slowly removed the strand of hair which was disturbing her in her sleep...
he was completely lost in her beauty..
shyam at his office thinking to himsself ye payal ji aur khushi ji babuji ke paaas se hatne ka naam hi nahi le rai..aur hamare dono salon ne tey kiya hai hume chain se jeene nahi denge...
by this time arnav and khushi have reached her place...
arnav is looking at her still..
khushi suddenly wakes up...are hum ghar paunch gae apne hume uthaya kyun nahi?
arnav "pata nahi.."(he was lost and didnt know wat to answer)
khushi saw the watch in his hand and jumps "hume der ho rahi hai,hume hospital jana hai,babuji ke lie chai aur devi maiyya ka prasad leke..aur jiji ko bhi aram ki zarurat hai.."
she gets down from the car..
she is going..arnav calls her--"khushhii..."
arnav-"apna khayal rakhna..kuch zarurat ho toh phone karna.."
and then he leaves..
(buaji sees him going)
khushi enters her house..
buaji-haye re nankishore ,tu is ladke ke sath kya kar rahi thi..?
khushi-buaji woh hume
buaji-hum kuch sunna nahi chahte..tu isse dur hi reh,samajh gai sanka devi..
khushi-"woh ab pehle jaise nahi rahe..
garima-haan khushi bitiya tum door raho usse..
khushi-"maa ap toh jante bhi nahi hain unhe..unhone hamari boht madad(help) ki hai..
garima-hume payaliya aur jiji ne sab bataya hai..aur 3-4 dino me koi badal thodi jata hai..
khushi is irritated and leaves..
shashiji in hospital is thinkin of ways to expose shyam..
khushi gets ready in front of the mirror and is reminded of the conversation she had with buaji and her mother...
and thinks to her.."hume bura kyun lag raha tha jab woh us laad governor ki burai kar rae the.."
she asks herself "akhir aisa kya ho gya 3-4 dino me jo sab badal raha hai?"
-----------------------btw if u r thinking where is lavanya..she thought that arnav has gone to nainital so she has gone for outin with her frnz some place near delhi..
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Chuck Ragan made his name in the seminal post-hardcore band Hot Water Music, but his solo work has taken priority in later years. With the release of Till Midnight, his fourth solo LP, it's time to recognize his accomplishments without the amplifiers. Ragan's solo work is firmly folk, but rooted in country and punk just as much as any singer-songwriter focus. His gruff voice has soothed a touch as he's learned the solo trade, but the themes remain everyman and coarse, songs for calloused hands and broken hearts that prefer to look at the rougher side of life. With the White Buffalo and Jonny Two Bags. 18+.
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Registrations are now open for the Junior Summer Reading Programme and Te Reo Summer Reading Programme. You may register online or at our library.
Maths is Fun sessions have now finished. Thank you to all the wonderful staff and children involved in the programme. To view photos from the events visit our Flickr page and the Maths is Fun blog.
Members of the Flaxmere Young Readers' Club met last week and talked about how they choose fiction stories that are right for them. Here are their tips:
Fantastic tips!
Havelock North Library hosts a lively junior book club for children aged 8 - 11.
The Havelock North Junior Book Worms recently hosted local author Bruce Tregonning, who discussed his self published books Dare to Be A Boy, Dare to Runaway Home and Dare to Escape.
Bruce's latest book, Dare to Escape, is about the many adventures of a tree green gecko in the New Zealand bush. The children had great fun learning about and handling Bruce's geckos.
To find Bruce Tregonning's books at Hastings District Libraries visit our catalogue.
To see more photos click here.
If you think LEGO is awesome, then you will be excited to know we have heaps of books, movies, and games on everything LEGO.
From LEGO Ninjago to LEGO Friends and everything in-between – you can get it from the library. We have books for Lego Star Wars, Marvel, Chima, Batman, LEGO City, Monsters, Bionicle, Harry Potter, and LEGO DC Superheroes.
We have LEGO movies to borrow – and LEGO Xbox and PS3 games!!
We have LEGO annuals and heaps of books full of ideas for your next project! And don't forget the LEGO Minifigure Guides.
Did you miss seeing the new LEGO movie that came out this year? You'll be happy to hear that its soon to be on our shelves. Check out the movie trailer at the LEGO website.
See our catalogue for books, games, and movies.
Jorja has reviewed a fabulous book called In the Shadow of the Volcano.
A mother named Rosa and a son named Carlo have to save every one in the town but the Mayor and the TV man won't leave! Will they escape in time?
This is an excellent book because I liked the way it had true facts and it had a bit of a lesson like Aesop's Fables. My favourite quote was "Is that some hot lava coming out of the volcano?"
Click here to read more books about volcanoes.
Arg is the smartest in his tribe of cave people. The others aren't so smart. When Arg gets attacked by the enemy tribe, he tries to hide his stuff in a hole. He jumps on it to try and stuff it in the hole. But, he falls into a big cave filled with lots of poos. He finds his way to some other caves, but gets attacked by dinosaurs!
What happens next? Find out in this amazing book!
This was a 10/10. I think boys who like dinosaurs would really like this book.
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This chapter book is about a horse looking for his place in the herd.
The story is told from the horse's point of view.
My favourite quote from this book was "Good friends have come and gone from my life and each remains in my heart".
This book was excellent.
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'I'm sure it'll be much more fun at the goldfields'.
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So, if you want to be the next big game hunter or catch the BIG fish, borrow this book.
Click here to find The Beginner's Guide to Hunting & Fishing in our library.
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Ever since Fort Worth City Manager Tom Higgins announced his retirement in October, the mayor and City Council have been on a fast track to find his replacement.Mayor Betsy Price emphasized that the ideal candidate for this fast-growing, diverse city would be a fiscally responsible, tech-savvy visionary with both private-sector and government experience.In other words, the city "was looking for Superman or Superwoman," she said. Fort Worth is the 16th-largest city in the nation, with 6,300 municipal employees and an annual budget of $1.4 billion.With the help of a locally based human resources consulting firm that conducted a national search, the council last week narrowed the candidates to four finalists who will be brought back to Fort Worth on Tuesday for another round of in-person interviews.It's up to council members to decide just how "super" these applicants are, but based on the initial resume summaries of the four finalists and the cities from which they come, Fort Worth residents might justly ask if these are the absolute best candidates available.The finalists are: Milton R. Dohoney Jr., former city manger of Cincinnati; Craig Malin, city administrator of Davenport, Iowa; Mark McDaniel, city manager in Tyler; and Joyce Wilson, El Paso city manager.Three of those cities — Cincinnati, Davenport and Tyler — are much smaller than Arlington, not to mention Fort Worth. Cincinnati proper has less than 300,000 residents, although it has a budget of $1 billion and 5,600 employees. Tyler and Davenport have populations of less than 100,000.That is not to say managers from smaller cities cannot do a good or even even super job running big cities. Still, it would be more comforting to see a track record of working in a place with all the complexities of a city the size of Fort Worth. El Paso, the largest city represented by the finalists, has only had a council-manager form of government since 2004, when Wilson was hired. She has a master's degree from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and 25 years of local government experience. Dohoney was forced to resign in Cincinnati last year. Municipal politics sometimes undercut job stability, and being asked to leave a job as city manager is not uncommon. But it automatically raises questions. Press reports said a newly elected mayor and council wanted Dohoney to be gone before they took office Dec. 1, even though he had been given a sizable raise the year before.Dohoney was one of five finalists for the Dallas city manager's position announced in December, which speaks well for him. He didn't get the job; the council chose an internal candidate, A.C. Gonzalez, who had been serving as interim manager.Although there were internal candidates in Fort Worth, none made the list of finalists.All four of the finalists could very well be excellent candidates, and the process of selecting them extremely efficient at finding the best available talent and experience. The city's consultant, Whitney Smith Co., has a 25-year history of national executive searches and also has done public-sector searches. Out of the 35 applicants reviewed by the firm, 15 names were submitted to the council, and seven candidates were brought to Fort Worth for interviews. From those we have the four finalists.Now it's up to the council to give us the best person for the job, which could even mean they keep looking.
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EAST TROY, Wis. (AP) -- The investigation begins into what caused a fire that caused heavy damage to two buildings on East Troy's downtown square.
The fire broke out early Friday and was extinguished by about 6 a.m. WISN-TV says one building had two businesses on the main floor with four apartments above. The other building next door housed a barber shop with an apartment on the second floor.
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Rox City Grill Lounge
Relax or celebrate with your friends amidst the contemporary urban decor highlighted with authentic historic detailing. Enjoy the offerings of our full bar, our exceptional wine list, select samples from the extraordinary Rox City Grill menu, and live entertainment of piano bar favorites every Thursday through Saturday.
CITY: St. Charles
Sandwich City Hall and Opera House
On August 20, 1878, 25 years after Sandwich first became a town, a contract was signed for construction of the Sandwich City Hall and Opera House. An allotment of $10,000 was given for the project, with the stipulation that it must be completed by the end of the year. The building was finished on time, but there was a cost overrun of $2,000 After much time, money and energy by volunteers to restore and renovate the City Hall and Opera House, a grand re-opening was held on April 12, 1986. Once again the building functions as a community oriented facility, bringing community theatre, lectures, recitals, style shows, weddings and a wide variety of outstanding performers, ranging from country to classical, to its stage.
CITY: Sandwich
SciTech Hands-On Museum
Aurora's interactive science and technology center offers over 200 hands-on exhibits demonstrating the principles of electricity, weather, astronomy and nuclear energy.
CITY: Aurora
Slovenian Women's Heritage Museum
This museum was established to preserve ethnic Slovenian heritage and honor the immigrants who settled the Joliet area.
CITY: Joliet
Sports Hub
Glendale Heights Sports Hub- community activity center
CITY: Glendale Heights
Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple of Greater Chicago
This temple is one of only three Sri Venkateswara Hindu temples in the United States, constructed by Native American artisans.
CITY: Aurora
St. Charles Heritage Center
Rotating exhibits of St. Charles history, including Civil War artifacts, local industry and other fascinating facts. Local history research archives available by appointment. Gift shop too.
CITY: St. Charles
St. Charles Municipal Building
Designed by R. Harold Zook and D. Coder Taylor, 1940 Arte Modern building is constructed with black granite base, white Georgian marble, and 84 feet tower with stained glass windows, pierced grillwork, and diamond shaped translucent top.
CITY: St. Charles
Stage Coach Theatre
Stage Coach Theatre is one of the oldest, continuously operating community theatres in Northern Illinois. They have produced over 250 dramas, comedies, and "whodunit" productions, and produce six new shows every year.
CITY: DeKalb
Stamp Thyme
Art rubber stamps and accessories, brass stencils, ink pads, markers, books, magazines and videos. Free demonstrations.
CITY: Lockport
Steel Beam Theatre
Live performances of contemporary productions in unique, intimate, historic setting. This boutique venue is a star of the Chicago area theater scene.
CITY: St. Charles
Swimming Stones
This kinetic water sculpture, created by Christian Tobin, combines art with the law of physics to enable giant stones to rock, spin and swivel on a cushion of water.
CITY: Aurora
The Arcada Theatre
The Arcada Theatre is a historic theatre dedicated to being a true showcase of the Arts. Our main goal is to provide St. Charles, the Fox Valley Area, and the Chicagoland Area a wide variety of arts and entertainment. Conveniently located downtown in charming St. Charles.
CITY: St. Charles
The Carving Shop
The Carving Shop features the work of Joe Dillet, Master Craftsman, and specializes in custom hand carved heirlooms for the family, church and architectural carvings. We work from your designs, or ours, to create an awesome look that only hand carving can achieve. All wood is seasoned. All work is protected with a finish that will last many years. All work is guaranteed.
CITY: Somonauk
The Comedy Shrine
Whether you're here to watch improv or stand-up, you're in for a great time! Come early and enjoy a drink and the thousands of pieces of comedy memorabilia that puts the "shrine" in The Comedy Shrine. Interested in classes? We have those too! You are never too old or too young to try your hand at comedy. Check out our website for upcoming class dates and prices.
CITY: Aurora
The Cottage Stamper, Inc.
St. Charles' newest source for rubber stamps, supplies and classes. Also offering custom invitations and announcements created for your special occasions.
CITY: St. Charles
The Dilemma - Dodge Automotive HQ
A man wrestles with the dilemma of whether or not to tell his best friend that his wife is having an affair.
CITY: Naperville
The Nehring Gallery
The Nehring Gallery is a space within DeKalb dedicated to promoting arts and culture. It is currently the home of the DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, an organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the storied history of agriculture in northern Illinois, through exhibits, educational programs and community outreach. Visit their website to see what exhibit is on display today!
CITY: DeKalb
The Old Barn Museum
Housed in an original 1840s barn, this museum features thousands of Native American artifacts, including arrows, axes, drills, stone implements, trade beads, beaded garments and natural history items.
CITY: Newark
The Yarn Exchange
Bring your needle work and share, or get inspiration on your current or next project! The Yarn Exchange offers "Yarn Geeks Round Table", open knitting/crocheting every Saturday from 10:30am-5:30pm. They also carry a variety of yarns available for purchase such as: acrylic, alpaca, cotton, wool, worsted, and more. The Yarn Exchange also has a variety of needles and tools for the beginner or professional knitter/crocheter. Gift Certificates available.
CITY: DeKalb
Tivoli Theatre
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Current movies at bargain prices in a beautifully restored French Renaissance 1920s movie theater. Over 1,000 seats with 4K Digital Projection and Sound with Digital 3-D, Wurlitzer pipe organ player Friday, Saturday nights and special events. Theatre is available for meetings with DVD, power point, wi-fi capabilities.
CITY: Downers Grove
Two Brothers Roundhouse
Originally constructed in 1855-1865, the roundhouse was renovated and now houses Illinois' largest microbrewery and brewpub. Passion for beer, love of food, and appreciation for great architecture flourishes in the walls of this historic 70,000 square foot facility. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Two Brothers Roundhouse is the oldest limestone roundhouse in the United States. As they bring new life to this 155 year old building, enjoy a casual atmosphere in the main dining room gastropub, our sports tavern and music venue or our new cafe and bakery. There is more to do than dinner at the Roundhouse. As with the beer and food, the live entertainment has a local flair. Whether it be a wedding, reunion or corporate event, they have a variety of spaces for friends and family to gather. Cheers!
CITY: Aurora
Wayne's World - Downtown Aurora
This excellent comedy follows the pursuits of a pair of suburban Aurora slacker friends who have a public access cable show and a penchant for '70s rock. The movie was filmed on location in Aurora and Chicago. One of the notable Chicago sites includes a kitschy gift shop with a large Indian statue on its roof.
CITY: Aurora
West Chicago City Museum
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Housed in historic Turner Town Hall (National Register site), the museum features community history exhibits and a research collection including local history and railroad materials. The Kid Zone Gallery offers changing hands-on displays for all ages.
CITY: West Chicago
White Christmas - Stage Coach Players Theatre
December 4-6 & 11-13 at 7:30 pm December 7 & 14 at 2:00 pm IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Based Upon the Paramount Pictures Film Written For the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank MUSIC AND LYRICS BY IRVING BERLIN BOOK BY DAVID IVES and PAUL BLAKE Original stage production directed by WALTER BOBBIE Orchestrations Larry Blank Vocal and Dance Arrangements Bruce Pomahac Directed by Josh Smith Musical Direction by Nika Plattos Based on the timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander General Waverly. The dazzling score features well known standards including Blue Skies, I Love a Piano, How Deep Is the Ocean and the perennial favorite, White Christmas.
CITY: DeKalb
Will County Historical Society
Incorporated in 1964, the Will County Historical Society exists to connect people and organizations to the county's rich history. The Society's museum is housed in the original headquarters of the I&M Canal. Built in 1837, the structure played a central role in the design, financing, and construction of the Canal and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Changing exhibits highlight the history of Will County and the Canal. The Society's extensive collection includes significant county and canal-related records, including maps, plats, land records, obituaries, photographs, newspapers, receipts, and correspondence.
CITY: Lockport
Will County Historical Society
Incorporated in 1964, the Will County Historical Society exists to connect people and organizations to the county's rich history. The Society's museum is housed in the original headquarters of the I&M Canal. Built in 1837, the structure played a central role in the design, financing, and construction of the Canal and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Changing exhibits highlight the history of Will County and the Canal. The Society's extensive collection includes significant county and canal-related records, including maps, plats, land records, obituaries, photographs, newspapers, receipts, and correspondence.
CITY: Lockport
Zanies Comedy Club - St. Charles
Popular comedians perform at Zanies, providing an evening of laughter and fun. The "sister" of the legendary downtown Zanies has been making the western suburbs laugh with the same great talent for over 20 years.
CITY: St. Charles
Zanies Comedy Club at Pheasant Run Resort
This "sister" of the legendary downtown Zanies has been making the Western suburbs laugh with the same great talent! Great for group outings and motor coaches!
CITY: St. Charles


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Behind the scenes for most of the last two decades, a running battle between the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce and the arborist's office at City Hall has been in play, and now after all this time there may be a break in the situation.
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Bei Maejor Biography
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Bei Maejor (born July 23, 1987), is a producer, songwriter and a recording artist. He was signed by Jive Records in January 2010.
He was signed by Jive Records in January 2010. He has produced for many artists including Trey Songz, Sean Kingston, Chrisette Michelle, Bun B, LeToya Luckett, Ne-yo, Monica, Ginuwine, Plies, Diggy Simmons with many other productions in the pipeline for release later this year.[1] He has produced soundtracks for two movies Bratz: The Movie in 2007 and the Disney movie The Princess and the Frog in 2009.
He was featured on the official remix for Ciara's hit single "Ride with Andre 3000". He was also featured on Plies' hit single "She Got It Made" singing the hook and chorus.
Maejor is currently working on his Jive album which will have a late 2010 release. He also released an album titled "?p?sdn u?op" on August 4, 2010.
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Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers
- At 8-8 this is already the sixth time the White Sox have been .500 this season (2-2, 3-3, 4-4, 5-5, 6-6 and 8-8). The White Sox are 10-5 against the Rangers since the beginning of the 2012 season, the best record by any team versus Texas (min 4 games).
- The Rangers took 3-of-4 versus Seattle this week in Arlington, and have won all three home series in 2014 (7-3 home record). In Texas' last four wins, the winning pitcher has been left-handed: 4/13 vs. Houston -- Martin Perez (tonight's starter), 4/15 vs. Seattle -- Robbie Ross Jr. and 4/16-17 vs. Seattle -- Pedro Figueroa.
- Alexei Ramirez' 16-game hitting streak to start the season is the longest to start a season in the American League since Alex Rodriguez with the Yankees in 2007 (18-game streak). Ramirez had hits in the final four games of 2013, and his 20-game hitting streak is the longest of his career (previous high was 15 in August 2010).
- Filling in for the injured Adrian Beltre, Kevin Kouzmanoff has a hit in each of his first eight games with the Rangers. He is the first Ranger to begin his career with an eight-plus game hit streak since Gerald Laird had an eight-game streak to start his Ranger career in 2003. The last Ranger to start his career with a nine-plus game hit streak was Fred Manrique (11 straight in 1989).
- Felipe Paulino has had a tough start to 2014, but in his career he is 2-0 with a 3.35 ERA (16/43.0) in seven appearances (six starts) against the AL West.
- Dating back to July 31, 2013, Martin Perez is 9-3 with a 3.09 ERA (34/99.0) in 15 starts (Rangers are 11-4). Texas has won all three Perez starts this season.
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(AP) -- Kevin Kouzmanoff's production at the plate has been a big part of the Texas Rangers' three-game win streak. He likely won't be returning to the minors any time soon.
Kouzmanoff looks to continue his hot hitting Friday night, while Martin Perez will try to build on his best start of the season when the Rangers open a three-game set with the Chicago White Sox.
Kouzmanoff was out of the majors for two years before being recalled from Triple-A Round Rock by Texas (9-7) last week to replace slugger Adrian Beltre, who is on the disabled list with a left quadriceps injury.
The journeyman third baseman is certainly making the most of another shot in the bigs. A .255 hitter with Cleveland, San Diego, Oakland and Colorado from 2006-11, Kouzmanoff is batting .414 with five doubles, six RBIs and as many runs scored while getting at least one hit in each of his eight games with the Rangers.
His stunning production continued Thursday with two doubles, a pair of runs and an RBI in an 8-6 win over Seattle that gave Texas a 3-1 series win.
"You never know what can happen in baseball," Kouzmanoff said. "Here I am. It's great to be back."
Perez (2-0, 2.70 ERA) is also enjoying a strong start with each of his three outings ending in victories for Texas. His knack for forcing double plays has been vital.
The left-hander yielded five hits in eight innings of Sunday's 1-0 win over Houston, inducing four double plays. That came five days after he got five in 6 1-3 innings of a 10-7 win at Boston.
"That happens when you throw all your pitches down and you get a lot of groundballs," Perez said. "If you can throw strikes with runners on base, you can get a win, you can get the outs. You have to make a pitch and trust your stuff."
Perez got plenty of run support in his only career start against the White Sox on Aug. 23. He gave up four runs and eight hits in seven innings of an 11-5 road victory.
Chicago (8-8) is trying to avoid matching its season-high three-game slide after falling 3-1 at home to Boston on Thursday.
The White Sox may need to plate a few more runs since they're expected to give the ball to Felipe Paulino (0-1, 7.98), who owns the highest ERA of any AL pitcher who has tossed at least 14 innings.
The right-hander was battered again Saturday, surrendering six runs while half of the six hits he gave up left the park in five innings of work. However, the offense did spare him taking the loss in a 12-6 defeat against Cleveland.
"I've been fighting a lot executing my pitches (the) last couple of games," Paulino said. "But I miss a lot of spots. ... My slider comes sometimes, but I'm looking for consistency."
He hasn't had much in two career starts versus Texas, allowing seven runs and 17 hits in 11 1-3 innings while failing to get a decision. However, the right-hander yielded only one hit in 4 1-3 innings of relief early in a 12-7 road win in 14 winning while with Kansas City on May 27, 2011.
Alexei Ramirez is batting .381 with four homers and 14 RBIs, while his season-opening 16-game hitting streak is a franchise record. The shortstop, who singled Thursday, has a .354 average while getting at least one hit in 12 straight meetings with the Rangers.
It's unclear if Jose Abreu will be back in the lineup after he grounded to third as a pinch-hitter Thursday. The first baseman is 1 for 21 in the last six games, dropping his season average 87 points to .213.
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1. ALABAMA (Last week: No. 1)
Alabama has pounded the good (No. 18 Penn State) and the bad (San Jose State) in the first two weeks. Now it's time for the ugly: The Tide have been the most impressive team in the league without arguably their best offensive and defensive players. Well, running back Mark Ingram and defensive lineman Marcell Darues are expected to make their returns this week.
SATURDAY: at Duke, 3:30, ABC
2. FLORIDA (Last week: No. 2)
"That's one of the most difficult environments in the country to play in," Florida coach Urban Meyer told reporters Monday. "We're going to have a bunch of new players get on that plane and head to Knoxville." Coach-speak? Maybe. But the Gators are certainly young — 27 freshmen (11 true, 16 redshirts) have played, and 29 of the 69 players who have played in the first two games are freshmen or sophomores.
SATURDAY: at Tennessee, 3:30, CBS
3. SOUTH CAROLINA (Last week: No. 5)
"I see them as a contender. Right now, they might be the best team in the East," former Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer said during a teleconference with reporters earlier this week. "When [Steve Spurrier] has a great back, they're hard to beat." That great back would be freshman Marcus Lattimore, who carried 37 times for more than 180 yards and two touchdowns in last week's win over Georgia.
SATURDAY: vs. Furman, 7, PPV
4. AUBURN (Last week: No. 4)
ESPN's pregame show, "College GameDay," will be in Auburn on Saturday for the first time since the Tigers' game against LSU in September 2008.
SATURDAY: vs. Clemson, 7, ESPN
5. ARKANSAS (Last week: No. 6)
Ah, cupcakes. They sure are delicious. The Razorbacks have some gaudy numbers — fifth nationally at 361.5 passing yards and fourth nationally allowing 5.0 points per game — in home blowouts against Louisiana-Monroe and Tennessee Tech. If those numbers are anywhere close to that lofty status this time next week, we'll be impressed — and it will also mean an 0-2 SEC start for the Georgia Bulldogs, who host the Hogs on Saturday.
SATURDAY: at Georgia, noon, ESPN
6. LSU (Last week: No. 8)
Jordan Jefferson's line against Vandy — 8-of-20 for 96 yards and an interception — drew less than praise from coach Les Miles: "Our quarterback play — we have to get better. I think everybody knows that," Miles said. "I think Jordan Jefferson has run this team and can run this team, and whatever we can do to make him more aggressive playing at quarterback for us is what we're going to do."
SATURDAY: vs. Mississippi State, 7, ESPNU
7. GEORGIA (Last week: No. 3)
Bobby Bowden told the AJC on Monday that "I don't know of any coach in the country that does a better job of trying to keep his boys out of trouble than Mark [Richt]." Considering the recent troubles of the Bulldogs off the field — and Bobby's long and checkered history — I'm kind of at loss for words. Let's just move on.
SATURDAY: vs. Arkansas, noon, ESPN
8. KENTUCKY (Last week: No. 10)
Randall Cobb may be the Rankings and Rantings' favorite player. He's certainly the most versatile. Two games in, Cobb has run for, passed for, caught and returned a punt for touchdowns. SATURDAY: vs. Akron, 7, FSS
9. Mississippi State (Last week: No.7)
LSU — MSU's opponent Saturday — is thinking about a two-quarterback system. The Bulldogs are looking to refine their two-QB set when they invade Death Valley. "They have a guy (Chris Relf) that's a runner and a passer, and then they have a really, pretty strong passer (Tyler Russell), and they use the duality to benefit their offense," LSU coach Les Miles told the AP on Monday. "It seems to be working."
SATURDAY: at LSU, 7, ESPNU
10. TENNESSEE (Last week: No. 9)
A day after coach Derek Dooley questioned the Vols' fight, questions about the Vols' summer fight were resolved. I believe that's called irony, but maybe not.
SATURDAY: vs. Florida, 3:30, CBS
11. OLE MISS (Last week: No. 12)
Injuries are mounting for the Rebels' offensive line. "I think there is going to be a bit of a learning curve when you break in someone brand new," coach Houston Nutt said this week. "Their eyes were wide open... That was the first time Josh Tatum had ever played outside of Friday night ball. Now that [Tatum] is out, our brand new starters will be Michael Brown, Jared Duke or Patrick Junen." Duke is a freshman who this time last year was at Walker Valley High School.
SATURDAY: vs. Vandy, 12:21, WDSI
12. VANDERBILT (Last week: No. 11)
New coach, same Commodores — the week two edition. Robbie Caldwell is 0-1 in SEC games, but in the last 10 league games, Vandy has scored 10 points or fewer eight times. Yuck. Yes, quarterback Larry Smith has been less than good, but struggles that mighty can not be the responsiblity of one player. That's a team yuckiness right there.
SATURDAY: at Ole Miss, 12:21, WDSI
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I love these although I wish they were a little shorter for fine hair. I have fine blonde hair that's a couple inches past my shoulders. When I wear these, they will stick out about 1/4 to 1/2 inch past my bun. But they are so simple, you use it as you would a corkscrew. My hair is fine and I don't have any problems with it falling out that much. I keep one set in my camper and one set at home, that's how much I like them. Much better than Goody's updo one that shaped like a giant curved U. I've had no luck with that one.
I am so glad I bought these. I have thick hair that I've been growing out and it's just past my waist. It holds up buns perfectly and even lasts through workouts (including jumping jacks) even elastics or clips don't do this.The only thing that works to keep my hair up is a ponytail but then it dents my hair, these do not. I've even worn these to bed and my hair still doesn't have dents the next day. Yes, they are a little pricey like others say for what you're getting but IMO worth it. I do have to say that when my hair is straight it does not hold as tight, but still good.
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I just bought these today, and like a lot of other people, I can't get my hair to stay up in these. I have very thick straight hair about 2 inches past my shoulders.
I can't put my hair in a bun with regular bobby pins because my hair is so thick that it pushes the pins out. That's why I bought these spin pins.
I have tried them several times. As soon as I let go of my hair after twisting the pins in, it falls down again.
When my hair falls out of the pins, they are hard to get out again, and it's frustrating.
I just tried them again, and I thought I was having success, even though my hair didn't feel very secure. That only lasted about 5 seconds, when my hair started falling out of the pins again.
Don't waste your money on these. Get a bun clip or a regular hair clip instead. It works much better.
Edit: I tried putting my hair up with a ponytail elastic before putting the pins in, and it works much better that way, so I'm changing my rating from 1 to 3.
Edit #2: After leaving my hair up in the pins for a while with a ponytail elastic, it slowly falls out of the pins. These things are truly useless.
I can not live without these. I have long hair to about the small off my back and this holds it up. I wear these around the house instead of elastic bands.
this product is great! I am someone who struggles with simple braids so I def could not do buns. My cousin had a spin pin and showed me how to use it and bam! I can even shake my head back and forth and it will not fall out. Looks great for work-can make it tight or loose. highly recommend.
Love these things! My hair is just short of shoulder length, with layers, so essentially not long enough to put up in a bun really, but these work for me. I hesitated, because of the length of my hair, but it was a great purchase in the end. These pins are the most secure way I've found to keep my hair up without (and probably also with) an elastic. The end result on my barely medium length hair is messy, but in a good way. I still need to pin the sides for a decent look, but that's just about the length of my hair, not the product. Unlike elastic or even most clips, these don't destroy the curl in my hair, either, as long as I put them after my hair is dry. Usually, if I put up my hair, it's a frizzy mess after I take it down, but not with spin pins.
Word of warning, the light color is pretty darn light. I decided in the end that light was still the better color match for my dark strawberry blonde hair, but it wasn't an obvious decision, unusually. They mostly don't show anyway, even with hair my length.
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I love these things! I have extremely thick, slightly wavy hair (when blow dried its straight). In the summer I'm always putting my hair up just to keep it off my neck and thus my temperature down. Usually that means destroying my hair by constantly using hair ties. Not anymore! This holds my hair up and keeps it there! Bobby pins never worked for me unless I used like, 50. Two of these and I'm good to go! Works when my hair is wet or dry. Definitely recommend :)
I had high hopes for the Spin Pin because I am constantly putting my fine, curly, slightly-longer-than-shoulder-length hair back in an effort to control and subdue it, but truthfully found it no more "magical" or better at keeping my hair up than a couple of bobby pins. I feel like it was a little "heavy" in my hair, causing me to keep reaching back and untwist and retwist it. Eventually, I lost one of the halves, which is typical for bobby pins but since this is more expensive than a package of those bummed me out....I can see how it would be a boon for THICK, straight or wavy hair that needs multiple pins to stay up, but alas--that is not mine, and so it is back to straight pins for me as they are more versatile (can be used in front, with rollers, etc.).
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OK I bought this product with a certain amount of skepticism. First, I have extremely thick hair which is half way down my back. If I place my hair in a ponytail and then twist it in a bun, I can then use two of the pins to secure my hair. I have to use about 3 bobby pins to catch to the stray bits, but once they are in place they don't come out; I can go running for 45 minutes and my bun stays firmly in place. If you have really thick long hair, this is almost impossible to conceive.
Well they do work like magic. After buying one package, I went out and bought 4 more, as I was worried they would be discontinued. Great product!!
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Hmm, weird little thing these are. I, again, excited to try new things, bought these when I saw all the positive reviews. Maybe I'm a klutz (it has been known to happen), but I couldn't get these in my hair. AT ALL! I have below shoulder length, thick relaxed, and I happen to have A LOT of. Granted these worked great for my Mami, who has a neck length bob, with thin relaxed hair.She loves them. But she couldn't get them in my hair either. They worked great when I parted my hair in two and made two low buns.They looked beautiful and it was simple. But for me, these don't work for one bun. Which is what I wanted them for. Still, I'll continue to buy them because while they didn't work for the creation of one bun, it has expanded my hairstyle ideas by allowing my two play with two.


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Anyway, I'll tell you what my experience has been so far... First, MS really needs to fix some bugs. I knew this was going to be the case but some of the problems really need to get addressed quickly -- random lockups, phones rebooting, and battery drain problems are probably the top 3 IMO. There also seems to be quite a bit of Bluetooth problems right now so unless you have patience I'd hold off. I had my old Lumia 800 paired up before and I didn't have any major BT problems so I suspect it's just a matter of time before this stuff gets resolved. I did have the phone book not sync up once, but that was after I made some firmware/app updates to the phone. Once I deleted it and re-paired them I never had the problem again.
I've got about a week on the phone now and even with all the problems I really like the phone. I don't see myself going back to an iPhone anytime soon. At first I thought the screen of the L920 was too big, but after a solid day on it, it's fine. When I look at an iPhone now I think it's too small, go figure. If possible, I'd pick up a used/unlocked iPhone and just wait it out a month or two.
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NORTH SMITHFIELD - Regina A. Silkie, 88, of North Smithfield, RI formerly of North Attleboro, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at the St. Antoine Residence, North Smithfield. She was the wife of the late James E. Silkie.
Born May, 27, 1926 in Woodhaven, NY she was a daughter of the late Philip and Helen (McKenna) Lee.
Regina was employed at Roosevelt Ave. Elementary School in North Attleboro for over 20 years before her retirement at the age of 80.
She loved reading, knitting, gardening and especially spending time with children.
Beverly M. Levasseur
BURRILLVILLE - Beverly M. Levasseur, 76, of Pascoag, RI passed away October 16, 2014 at her residence in Pascoag.
She was the wife of Lawrence Levasseur.
She was born in Pawtucket, RI.
Beverly managed Echo Lake Campground in Pascoag, for 35 years, she was a resident of Pascoag, formerly she lived in Pawtucket. She enjoyed going to the Foxwoods casino.
Rita Lemery
WOONSOCKET - Rita Lemery, 74, of St. Antoine Residence and formerly of Park Avenue, died on Tuesday, October 21, in the Landmark Medical Center. Born in Bellingham, she was a daughter of the late Aldege and Alice (Riquier) Boiteau.
Rita was a homemaker, who had also worked in housekeeping in Landmark Medical Center for fifteen years.
Ruth A. Valois
MANVILLE - Ruth A. Valois, 81, of Bouvier Avenue died Monday, October 20, 2014 at Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket.
A lifelong resident of Manville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Blandine (Valois) Valois.
Miss Valois was a bookkeeper at Comtorgage Corporation, North Smithfield and later at Halifax Floral, Pawtucket for 20 years before retiring.
Hedwidge C. Simon
BURRILLVILLE - Hedwidge "Widgie" C. (Larochelle) Simon, 84, of Camp Dixie Road, Pascoag, passed away with family by her side at her home on Wednesday morning. She was the wife of the late Louis E. Esposito and the late William E. Simon.
Born in North Uxbridge, MA, the daughter of the late Eugene and Bernadette (Brochu) Larochelle, she lived in Whitinsville and Uxbridge before moving to Pascoag in 1964.
Mrs. Simon attended St. Peter's School in Northbridge and Assumption Academy in Nicolet, Canada.
Gertrude R. Huguenin
BURRILLVILLE - Gertrude R. Huguenin, 86, of Harrisville RI, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2014 at Bayberry Commons Nursing Home in Pascoag.
She was the wife of Roland L. Huguenin.
Born in Oakland Beach, RI, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Harriet (Farrington) Brown. She was a resident of Burrillville since 1930.
Gertrude worked most of her life as a spinner for the former Stillwater Co. and was an assembler for Polytop, retiring in 1974. She was a cub scout leader and enjoyed gardening and cooking as well.
Sarah T. Blakely
WOONSOCKET - Sarah T. Blakely, 82, died on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in the Friendly Home, Woonsocket. She was the former wife of the late Roy F. Blakely, Sr. Born in Cambridge, MA, Sarah was the daughter of the late John and Sarah (Russell) Curran.
Sarah was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her family was the most important thing in the world to her. Sarah had also worked as a telephone operator and for the Boston Edison for many years. She later worked for the Woonsocket Housing Authority, retiring in 2007.
Jocelyn M. Bachand
WOONSOCKET - Jocelyn M. Bachand, 74, of Park Ave. died Wednesday, October 22, 2014 in the Elmhurst Extended Care facility with her family by her side.
Born in Woonsocket, daughter of the late Henri and Alice (Mongeon) Bachand.
Jocelyn graduated from St. Joseph School of Nursing in l962. She worked for various hospitals in the area, one of them being Fatima Hospital where she worked the longest. She worked as a registered nurse for 35 years prior to retiring.
Joseph R. Gagne
NORTH SMITHFIELD - Joseph R. Gagne 26, of North Smithfield RI, went to be with the Lord on October 17, 2014.
He was born in Portland ME., the loving son to Dennis & Cynthia (Marquis) Gagne with whom he lived.
Joseph enjoyed the outdoors, four wheeling, and especially spending time with his family.
Besides his parents, he is survived by three sisters, Aimee Benoit of Woonsocket, Becky Gagne of Buxton ME and Julie Gagne of Grey ME, his maternal grandparents, Roland Joseph & Mary Marquis. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
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nonfiction, and drama. Raffles, contests, prizes and surprises throughout the day keep
participants inventive and involved in the spirit of a writers community. Proceeds from
the event are used exclusively for creative writing and literary events at Grossmont
College, including the hugely popular annual Literary Arts Festival. The festival is
always free and open to the public, and guest authors have included such literary
luminaries as Marilyn Chin, Lizzie Wann, James Brown, Nick Flynn, Aimee Bender,
Victor E. Villaseñor, Kim Addonizio, Anthony Swofford, Matt de la Peña, Jimmy
Santiago Baca, Marge Piercy, Dorothy Allison, Roger Bonair-Agard, Tim O'Brien,
Sandra Cisneros, Dunya Mikhail, and Tobias Wolff.