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Jennah Ferrara, February 2012
Assessing a city's "health" has nothing to do with the impossibility of stuffing an entire metropolis into a primary care physician's waiting room. Defining a healthy city is a multi-layered and fluid process that involves the contributions of policies and practices to the quality of life of the city's inhabitants.
For decades the World Health Organization has attempted to gauge which factors influence metropolitan vigor. Online publications about city life like The New Colonist consider how certain characteristics add to urban vitality. Often the people who live in cities voice opinions that overlap those of the preceding pundits, and they also add their own experiences and needs into the mix.
When I asked over 15 people scattered throughout the United States, Cyprus, and Japan how they define a healthy city, many of their answers echoed the conclusions reached by nongovernmental organizations, universities and journalists who write about urban life. Most people I communicated with, though, also mentioned positions directly related to their own experiences and needs. "We're unofficial students of the city, but it is not our job" to research and write about it, said Raoul of San Diego. "We're the people who live in these cities and sometimes approach more specifically what a livable city is. And this is a subject dear to my heart."
Alisha of Grand Rapids is a returning student studying social work and interning at a local community health center, where she works with adolescents. She included the frequently mentioned qualities of public transportation, thriving parks and other green spaces as necessary for a healthy city, but she also emphasized multiple sexual health centers, sex education in schools and free/low-cost health clinics. These are needs she has observed in her field.
A steadfast Obama supporter and lifelong Democrat, corporate businessman Vincent of Wilmington, North Carolina, said his inclusion of the term "family values" on his list of "necessities for a healthy city" means "programs and institutions designed to keep families together, like the YMCA, parks, gyms, churches, movies, restaurants, etc., that will inherently encourage families to do positive things together in ways that will also do no harm to society. Not what the GOP and Newt had in mind!"
He continued, "I would consider a city "healthy" when it includes some of the following attributes:
- Growing population
- Low crime rate
- Low unemployment rate
- Affordable housing
- Attractive to businesses
- Good school and university systems
- Good mass transit system
- Great selection of restaurants
- Good selection of churches
- Fairly good size (50,000 and growing)
- Access to train system
- Access to airport
- Access to a highway
- Clear air
- Access to choice of gyms
- Non-smoking areas including restaurants
Dismissing some of his ideas as "all pie-in-the sky," Darren of Pittsburgh was the only respondent to discuss the use of alternative energy sources, such as "solar-powered homes" and "cars, which would be much too expensive," within a healthy city. He supports active recycling programs and a more responsible destruction of garbage. (This prompted a conversation about the controversial hazardous waste incinerator in East Liverpool, OH.) Darren also emphasized the necessity for a vital public transportation system, as did many other respondents. Darren said the frequent use of carpool lanes among commuters who don't use the bus would decrease traffic snarls and aid the environment. "Oh, and fewer bars--I was just thinking of South Side," he continued, referring to a Pittsburgh neighborhood where many residents object to the profusion of watering holes that they say adds to crime, pollution and other problems.
Sustainability and Community
World traveler, cyclist, blogger and polyglot (six languages), Samuel Lucier is a Nevers, France, native living in Kagoshima, Japan. Influenced by the lessons learned in his journeys, he emphasized sustainability, community and global online communication as necessities for a healthy city. "The healthy city or village I'm dreaming of would be...community organized, but still communicating with the world--maybe through the internet--to share ideas," he told me.
"For me a healthy city has to be sustainable, I think it's the main condition needed.... To me, being sustainable (and efficient) can be summarized in one sentence: Do local; think global. It means that food and all essential services should be done locally, no transportation needed, everything should be accessible by foot or bicycle. [My notation: This is much like the Slow Food philosophy] It implies smaller scales and lower densities. The city or village should look as an independent ecosystem from the outside. Same for energy, renewable for sure, managed locally, with an eventual interconnection with other villages, small networks to provide some reliability."
"After sustainability, I think sharing in the community is the second most important condition of a healthy city.... Information is power--money is not--and it's the only thing you still possess when you give it to somebody else. We have to share information, and for free. For example, I learned how to make a solar dryer from the internet, and all the emerging ecological movements--transition towns, permaculture, degrowth, Slow life, etc.--grow fast because of information sharing on internet. For that we need computers (let's say tablet PC that are smaller and less wasting energy to produce and use...)."
Student Comments
Noting that most of the people I'd spoken with so far were over age 25 (although the aforementioned CycleSam is only a couple years older than that) I decided to approach a somewhat captive group of University of Pittsburgh undergraduates to request more opinions. This time, I wanted to know how a group of future physical therapists, physician's assistants or nurses would describe a healthy city. These students were attending the Issues in Disability course at Pitt's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, which I address once a semester about my experiences with multiple sclerosis. (As I think I had mentioned while writing about my 40th birthday, doing this is great fun: I compare myself to a combination teacher/social worker/visual aid/sit-down comedian.)
Rehab science student Mikaila cheerfully answered, "A healthy city is Pittsburgh! No, but I think it would include a city that is active, friendly and safe! Not a dirty city full of smokers and drug dealers, but where you see people exercising in the parks." Christa, who is planning a physical therapy career, listed low crime rates, no public smoking, clean streets, less driving, more walking or bike riding, an integrated community, friendly neighborhoods, limited fast food restaurants [another Slow Food-friendly answer!], sidewalks, accessibility to a gym.
Nursing student Alexis said, "I think a healthy city would be one that cared about the environment and themselves. I think of a city that values recycling and keeps parks and the city itself clean and has little crime, inhabitants that are friendly. I picture a healthy city with people walking, running, and riding bikes as their major mode of transportation. A healthy city would have many farmers markets and gardens." Rehab student Joelle described a "vivid urban environment with a multitude of options for entertainment and occupations. I would expect to see restaurants, theaters, shopping opportunities, and recreation outside. A city is healthy when the people are vibrant and involved."
Harrisburg resident and retired public-school teacher Ruan said, "A healthy city must have a strong educational system, thriving cultural centers, such as museums, an active library a great deal of community events and offerings--you can tell from the circulation of library how many people are accessing it--with programs, lectures and safe places for children to play," adding, "My red fox Labrador retriever wants free dog parks."
Frequent bus rider, San Diegan and wheelchair user Raoul listed the following characteristics as essential to a healthy city: "reliable, affordable, universally accessible public transit, walkable neighborhoods, with affordable grocery stores." And of course, disability-friendly "smooth sidewalks with plenty of curb cuts."
Freelance writer and editor Liz Capaldi currently lives in Cyprus and has dual citizenship in the U.S. and the U.K. She's lived in New York City and London and traveled extensively in Indonesia, about which she's written several books. She compiled a catalogue of her own descriptors of healthy cities with notes she accumulated during a life of international expeditions:
- Green spaces, parks, trees
- Well-preserved old quarter (I love the old part of Kyoto where you are stepping back several hundred years. I love Japanese architecture and am addicted to Japanese food. And there are three Imperial palaces you can visit free of charge.)
- Traditional architecture, preferably fairly low-rise, no ugly modern buildings. Attractive modern buildings are OK.
- Very little crime
- Local character (rather than another big, faceless modern city).
- Easy to get around on foot and by good, cheap local transport.
- A strong indigenous cultural tradition (Indonesia has gamelan and Wayan Kulit/Golek puppets. India also has classical music, Kathakali, architecture, curries, etc.)
- Free events (London has excellent free talks put on by many different groups including the likes of SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies), museums, etc. Austin has free Shakespeare in the Park and the movement "Keep Austin Free."
- Cultural attractions (My brother lists Austin as his favorite American city for this reason.)
- Reasonably priced accommodations, food, etc.
- Small, personal cities with lots of attractive older buildings.
- Friendly, helpful locals
- Not too many tourists
- A University quarter
- Vibrant intellectual scene
- An ethnic mix. I love learning from people, and I learn something from every conversation I have with people from different countries and cultures.
- Libraries
- Good healthcare, social services, etc.
- Sense of community; neighborhoods that function more like villages, where people know each other
- Unpretentious, reasonably priced local restaurants. A minimal number of fast food joints (I've never eaten in any of the FF chains!) [There's that Slow Food sensibility again!]
Tourism and inauthentic additions to a city also discount a city's health, according to Kathleen, a performer and life coach who has lived in New York City for 26 years. Parts of New York have become "too Disneyland-ish," she said. "I miss the old industrial areas in the city that became shopping areas instead--some character is lacking."
But overall she views New York as a healthy city. Along with its internationally prominent arts and culture, the "parks have gotten nicer over the years and my building is more child- and pet-friendly," said Kathleen. "These are important qualities, like being able to walk a lot, farmer's markets and clean water--New York has some of the best tap water in the world. Good public transportation is important.... I like getting on the subway; I like the diversity. I like constantly being reminded you're with people who are different from you. I like a sense of community."
The many contributors to this article, the World Health Organization and New Colonist co-editor Eric Miller have discussed many factors to consider when defining urban wellness. A city's becoming aware of the changes it needs to make, making plans to enact these changes and following through with these plans are all necessary if a healthy city is to advance.
Healthy City Resources
According to the IHCF, the term Healthy Cities was coined in 1985. It was the title of a speech given at an international meeting in Canada.
"The Alliance for Healthy Cities is an international network aiming at protecting and enhancing the health of city dwellers....The Healthy Cities approach is based on the concept that the social, economic and physical environment is the key to the health of city dwellers...."
A healthy cities blog
A World Health Organization website that details WHO's relationship to the healthy city philosophy
"California's information and action resource for service referrals and social change. Healthy City provides data and mapping tools to help you build a better community." This use of "service referrals" brings to mind a social worker who specializes in working with the entire city to fulfill its needs.


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On March 8, 2013, USCIS transferred some casework from the California Service Center to the Texas Service Center to balance overall workload with processing capacity at the centers. The affected casework includes the following forms:
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As a result of these changes, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) requestors may receive a letter from USCIS letting them know their request for DACA is now pending at the Texas Service Center instead of the California Service Center. Customers do not need to take any action.
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After Godou and Erica have come to Japan from a little practice, Mariya warns him about Athena who wants the Gorgoneion to awaken Medusa. Godou and Erica confront Athena.
Can they stop her from unleashing an unspeakable evil over the world?
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- French Kissing: Instead of the usual fan service, we get two French Kiss scenes. Though, some of you may not like the drooling and tongue action. I'll showcase images below. Be sure to check them out if you love those scenes.
- Athena vs Erica: I love their little fight scene. Too bad, Godou can't fight because of his Ten Avatars' conditions.
- Godou and Erica: Their relationship has improved because Godou is not backing off from Erica's advancements, and Erica's love for him is true as gold.
- There's not much bad since this episode didn't have cliches from the 1st and 2nd episode. Plus, they remained in Japan the whole time. Though, I wished they duke it out more in Italy to keep the Italian theme.
Overall, this episode is awesome, and it makes the fans want more. I think it was light on humor for this episode, but it had more action. Next episode, I'm excited to see Godou and Erica fight Athena.
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Athena uses it steal information and paralyzes her foes while Erica gives information. It's not that strange given the anime logic.
So... do you guys and gals prefer Athena or Erica. I find Athena's scene funny since she's a loli who basically force herself on Godou.
Why does this remind me of Mysterious Girlfriend X?
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The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has fallen prey to the atrocious undertakings of the M23 rebel army including erratic murders and massacres, rape, and coerced recruitment, especially of young boys. The Rwandan army is complicit in these heinous endeavors. Human rights organizations are demanding that all those involved be held liable for their actions to bring justice to the Congolese people and put an end to these atrocities.
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Shadow Warrior
It seems strange now to think that when Bruce Lee's films graced British screens scenes involving nunchucks were removed as they were deemed to be imitable.
It seems strange now to think that when Bruce Lee's films graced British screens scenes involving nunchucks were removed as they were deemed to be imitable.
There are really two options open to any development team when making games for digital release.
On April 1st Ubisoft released a trailer for an 80s B-movie inspired re-skinning of Far Cry 3 called Blood Dragon.
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Full nicotine strength and medium-full flavors of mostly wood and nuts, however, the burn was terrible, canoeing on the last half, and then the wrapper started unraveling towards the nub.Stefan in City by the Bay January 20, 2014
"Best Smoke of any Cigar in the World"
I have smoked cigars all over the world, but for the price and quality nothing comes close to this incredible cigar. Slow burn and mild taste is whats fantastic on this gem of a cigar. Hoping Ashton will be making this fine cigar for many years to come.Greg Hoelk in Austin, Texas July 3, 2011
I'VE SMOKED CIGARS FOR 59 YEARS. THIS IS THE FIRST ONE I SMOKED TILL THE ASHES FELL BEHIND MY TEETH.PRICEY, BUT WOW!PUT THEM ON THE AUCTION LIST.DON in PHOENIX, AZ. January 12, 2009
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This stogie's shape is risky because sometimes you get a bad light, or an irregular burn -- but oh man, when this stick is firing on all cylinders, you'll want to fasten your seat belt and hang on because it's a hell of a fun ride. This is the Ashton VSG tobacco and it's head-of-the class stuff, deep and complex, tasting well-aged right out of the box. After lighting, but before the full girth of the 60 ring part of this stick gets going, there's a great spicy-complex flavor that hints about what is coming. You keep herfing... the full volume of the cigar gets going... wham! A huge, lush flavor -- the best of what the VSG line has to offer -- sucker-punches you. This isn't a dark/strong flavor, it's just rich and meaty without being heavy. You keep herfing, and that richness gets more focused, like the shape of the stick -- at this point, like a torpedo of sorts -- stronger, spicier, kicks like a mule. You can smoke one of these in a half-hour and feel like you've been out relaxing for three hours. More than most sticks, the shape of this stog shows off the tobacco. Who should smoke this cigar? Not for newbies, because it could be overpowering, but for anyone who wants to experience a jolt from an amazing line of cigars: this is a damn fun cigar to smoke.upNorth in Fairbanks, AK September 25, 2008
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Shark Project The Fin
Sharkproject, the international shark advocacy organisation based in Germany, has a chilling video clip, "The Fin", turning the scales on victimization in the seas.
"Every year 10 people die from shark attacks. And 200 million sharks die through human hands. Save the shark from humankind."
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Will the Law Listen to Amanda Todd's Story?
The anxiety and depression that resulted from cyber-bullying were too much for Amanda Todd, resulting in her suicide. And yet a large faction of the public, is reticent to the notion of legislating on this issue. In an interview Christy Clark made it clear that her preferred avenue to combat bullying is through education and not legislation. I am unable to comprehend why education and legislation have to be mutually exclusive, but perhaps when the next teen commits suicide, I can have Christy explain it to me. We have attempted to educate children on the detrimental effects of bullying, and yet, they do not seem to be learning. Perhaps it is time we change the lesson plan.


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2013 and earlier-Honda Accord Prices Paid and Buying Experience
jhinsc Posts: 399Could you post the specifics of your lease; M.F., msrp, cap costs, costs added into the lease and the terms of your lease. BTW, does dealer add the extra costs (dealers fes, etc) back into the lease when there is a $0.00 down lease, which will then be added to the cap costs over the lease term.
I'll try from memory. Money factor was.00159; MSRP $28,730; cap cost $26,101, right at invoice; costs added into lease $444 for dmv, sales tax, and dealer handling fee; 36 mo/15k miles yr. This was for an 08 model in August.
Hello Everyone!
I've been reading the forums a lot, and I gotta say that there is a lot of useful information in here.
Just wanted to post the price I paid on my car.
2009 Honda Accord Coupe EX-L V6 6M w/o Navi - $26,239 with destination (Not including taxes, title, fees, w/e else)
In your opinion, is this a good deal? Also, the dealer doesn't have the color I want, so I am forced to wait. Does anyone have stories about waiting for their car? How long it typically takes to get a car like this? Any information would be appreciated.
Thank you!
inet123, In New Jersey for a 2009 Honda Accord EX-L or EX-L V6, I would go ahead and say with confidence $500 dollars under the Invoice price (including destination) listed here at Edmunds. I also believe that you can probably push for more if you do not have a Trade In. Bottom-line is this, the dealer has a certain amount of money that he absolutely needs to get on a car, and even if he sells a car for 100 dollars more than that amount, its already a good deal so there is no harm in trying. If the dealer says he can't do it, walk away, go to another dealer and offer 100 bucks more to the new guy. Thankfully in Jersey we have a bunch of Honda dealers to try this with.
abcnj Posts: 5I have a price ~ $25k for an '08 Accord Sedan EX-L w/nav I4 auto plus tax, ttl. No trade, cash deal.
Is this a good price? I'm in NJ and plan on keeping the car a long time (10yr+) so depreciation 08 vs 09 is not a concern. Sites like carsdirect are not currently showing '09 target prices and the '08 prices are gone for NJ.
I've been going back and forth on this with a Florida dealer. What is your opinion?
'09 LX-P $22027 for the base LX-P but it has mud guards, trunk tray, wheel locks and pinstripe (none of which I want) so together, they want $22195
36 months/12K miles
gross cap $22814
cap cost redux $1807
adj cap cost $21007
$2899 at start includes 1st, cap reduction, and $827 in "upfront charges" which I still don't fully understand. They told me the acquisition fee is $595 so I think they are just "stealing" a little profit. The $2899 probably should be $2667. Maybe the difference is the reduced dealer fee---see below.
In an earlier email, I was told the dealer fee is $399.50. In his latest email, he said I literally only pay $2899 to start the lease, though.
The Honda website says the current program for the LX, which my guy said applies to other models, too, specifically shows that the cap cost reduction is $2095. I asked why theirs was lower and was told it was the LX-P not the LX, which sounds fishy. Your thoughts?
One more thing, I received an email from another dealer today who only said that Honda just lowered the MF to "reflect 1.9% APR" which would be .00079. He didn't provide any other info and I am still waiting for clarification.
So you work your best deal on the price of the car (not the OTD) and next you are looking at all the other fees including the "dealer fee." Is that a fixed administrative charge on all their cars or is that a matter of negotiation, too? I know some will say OTD is all that matters so who cares but I'm still curious.
Yes it is carved in stone, but dealers who spring it on the buyer not until the F&I office are pretty low. If that happens to you tell them to reduce the price by that amount as it was never disclosed to you. Here in Florida the typical dealer fee is $499 to $699 and I've walked out of deals when they surprise me with it.
Don't go by me..I'm just telling you one bit of info. It sounds good but the best thing to do, IMHO, is to get a breakdown of all the numbers that will go into the OTD --out the door price-- from your dealer. I'd tell him to give you his best deal and tell him you are going to shop it around. Tell him, if you find a lower price you'll be back to him to match it, if you want. Then fax or email the exact car and OTD price to a few dealers and tell them to beat it if they can.
You are right but it is worth a shot. Dealers know that buyers that talk to more than one dealership are less likely to accept a deal that isn't competitive. They can play all the games they want but they still have to give you a final price. If they don't, they are wasting your time. All I am saying is that the only way you can be assured of getting a decent deal is to shop around, get the lowest price and go back to the others to see if they'll do better than that. If they do, great. If they don't, you know you got the best deal you could get. That may not be the best deal they make that month but that's the one you won't beat at that time. Your choice is to accept it or to go to another model/brand and start over.
stevejackson Posts: 1I am looking to buy 2009 Accord EX-L w/ Nav in bay area. Per KBB the invoice is ~28500 and MSRP is ~30800. What is a good price and what should I look for while negotiating with dealers.
Also there are some car buying companies that find best deals for me, any reviews?
szer Posts: 80Hi guys, finally my certificate of origin has arrived and I would like to show you guys my breakdown:
Sale Price: $27541.24
Doc Fee: $150 (capped in IL)
Tax(7%): $1938.37 (I am from IN)
County Tax: $15 (cook county tax)
IL 7-day permit: $10 (given 2 weeks though, for the price of one :P )
I am really happy with the deal given and have already given a 5 star CSI to the dealership.


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*Mechanical Animals*
I haven't written in this thing in a few days, so I thought I'd update now. I should actually be getting ready since I'm leaving to go out to dinner in a few hours but what's the rush, right? I had some really weird dreams last night but the only one I remember vividly was about some guy I don't know in real life. He was supposed to be younger than me, like in the 14 - 16 range and he was really weird and obsessive. I was lying in my bed using my laptop and he was there beside me, only it seemed like he came through the computer to me. I think I met him online or something but I'm really not sure. He kept trying to get me to let him touch me and I felt like he was crazy. I mean, some random guy is lying in my bed wanting to mess around with me and he was just a little kid. It was gross. I was also apparently waiting for a guy friend to come over too, so I kept telling this guy he needed to leave, but he wouldn't listen. Ugh, it was so weird and disgusting. I'm glad this stuff doesn't happen in real life. *hehehe* I don't even think I know any 14 year old boys. Eh, it was just a dream so whatever. Today has been pretty uneventful. I just woke up, ate some leftover pasta, and showered. Yay, my life is so exciting. :-P Yesterday was pretty weird though. I got a phone call from someone at my school asking if I could do this other session of work there. Basically I had signed up for this work thing at my school for the summer for two weeks in July and like a week and a few days in August and ended up only getting the August one. Well, someone dropped out of the July one and they wanted me to do that too, but I already had plans to go out of town during that time. I turned down $500 which I definitely could've used, but it's okay I guess. I mean, I wasn't going to drop my plans or anything. I think I'll be okay with the money I have anyway. Next year I want to do both sessions, but hopefully I'll initially get both of them so I won't have to worry about all the planning and stuff. I'm really excited about this Friday. My boyfriend is coming in to stay for a week! :-) We're going to see Pearl Jam in Columbus, Ohio on the 24th, so that's definitely something to look forward to besides spending time with him. It felt really weird at the beginning of the summer not being able to see him all the time like I did during the school year. I mean, we go to different colleges but he was only four hours away when I was at school, so we drove to see each other like every weekend. My house is like ten and a half hours away from his though, so it's tough to see each other a lot in the summer. It's gotten easier not seeing him ... I mean, we talk on the phone for hours every day, so it's not like we never have contact or anything. I don't know, I guess I just know I'll see him a lot more in a couple of months and I feel like the summer should be more about spending time with my family and my friends here since I'm away from here eight months of the year now. I guess most people would probably feel that way though. I guess that's all I really have to say today. Sorry to all who read this ... I know it's not too interesting. :-P I doubt anyone's life is really so interesting all the time though. I guess I'll actually do something productive ... Or not. :-)


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TRANSACTIONS: Signed by the Rams as an unrestricted free agent on 10/27/10…Signed by 49ers as an unrestricted free agent from Phi. on 3/2/07…Originally a 2nd-round (58th pick overall) draft choice by Phi. in 2002.
2009 SEASON: Vs. StL (10/4) Led the team with 13 tackles...vs. Chi. (11/12): Recorded the game-winning INT as time expired, picking off a QB Jay Cutler pass...at GB (11/22): Posted 15 tackles including a career-high 14 solo...at Sea. (12/6): Sacked QB Matt Hasselbeck.
2008 SEASON: At Sea. (9/14): Posted a sack late in 4th qtr. that forced the Seahawks to punt and helped set up a potential game-winning FG. Also recovered a fumble in 2nd qtr. deep in 49ers territory to prevent a Seahawks score...at NO (9/28): Tallied 9 tackles, 2 PDs and 1 FF On 4th-and-1 late in 4th qtr., Lewis forced a fumble by Saints FB Olaniyi Sobomehin just before he crossed the goal-line that was recovered by 49ers at 3-yd. line...
at StL (12/21): Had season-high 13 tackles in 17-16 victory...vs. Was. (12/28): Left game in 2nd qtr. with knee injury.
2007 SEASON: Led all NFL defensive backs and ranked 2nd on the team with 139 tackles...vs. Bal. (10/7) Tallied 15 tackles...at Arz. (11/25): Awarded game ball after posting a season-high 16 tackles to go along with 1 sack and 1 FF in a 37-31 OT win. Sacked QB Kurt Warner for an 8-yd. loss in 3rd qtr., forcing the fumble...at Car. (12/2): Recorded 11 tackles, 1 INT and 2 PD.
2006 SEASON: At SF (9/24): Notched 1 sack and 1 FF, while recording a team-high 15 tackles...at Was. (12/10): Intercepted a defl ected pass from QB Jason Campbell and returned it 84 yds. for his fi rst career TD.
2005 SEASON: Finished season with a career-high 141 total tackles, which ranked 2nd on the team. Named to The Sporting News "Top 100 NFL Players" list in 2005...vs. NYG (12/11): Hauled in crucial INT off QB Eli Manning in 4th qtr. and logged a season-high 15 tackles...at Atl. (9/12): Recorded 1 sack of QB Michael Vick along with 1 FF, 1 FR and 8 tackles.
2004 SEASON: Named a Pro Bowl starter after leading team in total tackles (129), while also earning 2nd-team All-Pro by Football Digest and All-NFC by Pro Football Weekly...vs. Car. (10/17): Posted a career-high 17 tackles.
2003 SEASON: Named to Howie Long's "Tough Guys Team" in 2003...All three of his INTs in 2003 came late in 4th qtr. of Eagles victories...vs. NYJ (10/26): His INT off QB Chad Pennington led to the game-winning TD... at Mia. (12/15): his INT off QB Jay Fielder occurred with under 4:00 remaining and with a 7-point Eagles lead...vs. NO (11/23): Blocked a 45-yd. FG attempt by PK John Carney that would have pulled Saints within a TD late in 3rd qtr.
2002 SEASON: Made Pro Football Weekly's All-Rookie Team as a special teamer after finishing 2nd on team with 20 tackles in 14 games played...Started fi nal 4 regular season games of 2002 for an injured S Blaine Bishop (groin)...at Sea. (12/8) Made fi rst career start and led all defenders with 12 tackles...at NYG (12/28) Recorded his fi rst career INT as he snared a pass by QB Kerry Collins that ricocheted off of TE Jeremy Shockey in the
end zone to prevent a Giants score.
COLLEGE: A mainstay at strong safety throughout his four years at Colorado, closed out his career ranked 9th on school's all-time list with 336 tackles (2ndbest among DBs), 2nd in FFs (10) and tied for 12th with 9 INTs. Twice won school's Dave Jones Award for most outstanding defensive player and the Hale Irwin Award for most outstanding defensive back in his junior and senior seasons. As a senior, was a unanimous All-Big 12 Conference fi rst
team choice and a semi-fi nalist for the Thorpe Award, given to nation's top defensive back as he led squad with 112 tackles and 5 INTs, one which he returned for a TD.
PERSONAL: Was district MVP as a junior and senior while attending Lamar Consolidated HS in Rosenberg, TX, where he played defensive back, quarterback and running back. Also lettered in basketball and track...Brother, Rodney Williams, played basketball at Texas Lutheran and is now a lawyer...Born Michael Milton Lewis (4/29/80) in Houston, TX. He and his wife, Amaris, a former track star at Colorado, reside in Richmond, TX with daughters
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"Paris Moulin Rouge" is still a red-hot wedding theme for stylish couples around the globe. Check out Rachel and Matt's awesome "Moulin Rouge" inspired celebration featured earlier this year at Offbeat Bride.
Monthly Archive for July, 2009
The swanky Bar Ladurée opened last year on the Avenue des Champs Elysees and became an instant hit with les filles de Paris. How could you blame them? As if the famous address and cool, futuristic décor wasn't enough- where else can you not only order a plate of macarons at the bar, but also get it with a macaron cocktail on the side?
I think that a Macaron Cocktail would be a surprising (and unique!) touch of Parisian flair at your next Paris- or French-themed shower or Girl's Night Out. Here's how to make them chez toi, from Jérome Bréard, head barman at Bar Ladurée in Paris:
If you have a wedding in the works, and are planning on visiting Paris this fall, you must be sure to catch the Salon de Mariage at the Carrousel du Louvre from the 16th - 18th of October. This is one of the better wedding shows of the season, and features a broad selection of some of the top vendors specializing in lovely French wedding goodness. Even though it's only the middle of summer, it's not too early to pencil this one into your agendas. Here's a peek at last years' show, just to whet your whistle:


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Leslie Mann turned 40 this year. How does she feel about it? Ummmmmm...Im 25, she says, laughs, and then pops a piece of salmon sushi into her mouth to buy herself time. Mann is sitting on a red velvet banquette in the Bar Vendôme of the Ritz Paris, where nostalgia permeates the air, as the iconic hotel is about to close for two years of renovations. In a filmy cashmere sweater, skinny jeans, and slim leather jacket, Mann certainly looks 25. Shes been in town for the couture shows, and the paparazzi have photographed her girlish figure clad in Armani, Chanel, and Valentino. Earlier at her ELLE photo shoot, as I stood inches from a computer monitor that flashed each frame as it was shot, the images looked as if theyd been retouched, her creamy, fairy-tale-princess skin almost unbelievably flawless. I had to wonder what her secret was. Could it be...facials? Botox?
But now, watching a range of complicated emotions flash across her elastic face as she tries to answer my questionWhat was it like turning 40 in real life, as opposed to on-screen in This Is 40, the December sequel to her hugely popular, star-making turn as Debbie, the hilariously pissed-off older sister in Knocked Up? its clear that theres nothing about Mann that is either frozen or paralyzed.
Its a little scary, she finally says. It forced me to look at things. Is this what my life is? Is this it? So this is my husband for the rest of my life? Mann has been married to producer/director Judd Apatow for 15 years, since he, uh, knocked her up with their 14-year-old daughter, Maude. (Maude and her sister, Iris, 9, have played Manns daughters in Knocked Up, Funny People, and now This Is 40.) So this is my job for the rest of my life? This is what I became. Mann stares off into the courtyard of the Ritz, as if she still cant quite believe it.
She turns back. Its not like when youre 20 and youre like, Im moving and Im doing and anything is possible. Around this age, its, Okay, this is what life has settled into. Oh, Im not.... She throws up her hands, her skin flushes, and her big eyes widen and pool with tears, like a girl in Japanese animation. I could cry. I dont want to cry in this weird restaurant. She begins laughing and swiping at her eyes.
All grappling with mortality aside, Mann has made impressive use of the past 20 years, rising from doing off-brand nail polish commercialsIt was called Nouvage, and I had to dance to Princes Kiss on roller skates for the audition, she recalls of one of her first breaksto girlfriend parts in the movies of such big-name comedians as Jim Carrey (The Cable Guy) and Adam Sandler (Big Daddy), to becoming a big-name comedienne herself in her husbands films and in solo projects (The Change-Up, 17 Again, I Love You Phillip Morris).
But This Is 40 brings her first opportunity to truly star. Its centered more squarely around Manns character than any of her previous films. Outside of the dependably witty sparks that fly between her and Paul Rudd, the hands-down funniest scenes are either Manns alone or show her riffing with actresses Melissa McCarthy and Annie Mumolo (who cowrote Bridesmaids with Kristen Wiig). Like Bridesmaids, This Is 40 is a comedy focused on a woman that will likely resonate with (and crack up) men, too. Manns appeal comes from the juxtaposition of her leading-lady beauty and the unself-conscious, gung-ho vigor she brings to her performances. In movies rife with top-shelf comedic talent, Manns bits are the ones that often end up as favorites on YouTube (her drunk driving, Missy Elliottquoting, barfing hot girl in The 40-Year-Old Virgin; the nightclub doorman scene in Knocked Up; her hilariously bad imitation of Eric Banas Australian accent in Funny People). This Is 40, however, will be harder to dice up: Mann doesnt just walk off with scenesshe steals the show.
Mann says she entered her twenties a very different performersomeone shy and lacking confidence. She was raised by her real estateagent mother in Newport Beach, California, the youngest in a pack of kids that included two siblings and three older step-brothers. My mother married three times, she says. My dad is...I dont really have one. I mean, he does exist, but I have zero relationship with him. Feeling lost in the shuffle, Mann hit upon becoming an actress. I just really liked the idea of being able to express myself, she says.
After high school, she took an acting class with Joanne Baron, a disciple of famed instructor Sanford Meisner, and Baron saw promise. As an acting teacher, people will literally say to you, I want to be famous, Baron says. Leslie was interested in exploring her feelings and expressiveness and was looking for a way to access her imagination. She had an authentic sense of purpose.
Mann had no connections to the movie industry and wasnt sure how to get her foot in the door. But Baron galvanized her. She called and called and called, Mann recalls. I wound up taking more classes with her and kind of figured out how it all worked. She later studied with the Groundlings, the improv troupe whose alumni list reads like a Whos Who of modern comedy: Will Ferrell, Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph.
Through acting, Mann says, she painfully turned herself from someone who was completely shut down to someone who could open up. The process was horrible. It was the hardest time ever. But casting directors took noticeHer voice and her physical beauty and her extreme likability all flowed together in a manner where people wanted to work with her, Baron saysand Mann began getting auditions and plum roles.
It was while auditioning for Ben Stiller, director of The Cable Guy, that she first met Apatow, a producer on the project. There goes the future Mrs. Apatow, Apatow tells me he said when Mann walked awaysomething he insists he didnt say about every pretty actress who crossed his path. I had a soul connection instantly. I meant it. Thats why I remember it.
Hes wandered down from their room at the Ritz to check in on the interview and update Mann on their daughters, who are upstairs engaged in the great sisterly pastime of bickering. (Maude is upset about her poor cell phone reception; Iris wants a pair of Care Bears slippers from Paris superboutique Colette.)
Did Mann feel a soul connection too? No. I was in a panic. Auditioning is so nerve-racking. I remember thinking Ben was cute. After Mann got the role, she says that Apatows sister, who was working for Stiller, kept sidling up to her and talking about Judds many dates. I thought, Oh, great, good for him. Thats nice.
Thats a complete fabrication, Apatow interjects.
Its totally true, Mann says.


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Definitions for gambian
This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word gambian
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
Gam•bi•aˈgæm bi ə(n.)
a river in W Africa, flowing W to the Atlantic. 500 mi. (800 km) long.
Category: Geography (places)
The, a republic in W Africa: formerly a British crown colony and protectorate; gained independence 1965; member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 1,336,320; 4003 sq. mi. (10,368 sq. km).
Category: Geography (places)
Ref: Cap.: Banjul.
Gam′bi•an(adj.; n.)
Princeton's WordNet
a native or inhabitant of Gambia
of or relating to or characteristic of Gambia or its inhabitants
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A person from Gambia or of Gambian descent.
Of, from, or pertaining to Gambia or the Gambian people.
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Designed and taught by Beautiful Birth's doulas and Lamaze-trained childbirth educators, the goal of our childbirth education classes are to increase your confidence in your ability to give birth. We hope you complete the class:
Over the course of six weeks, families will learn and discuss the basics of healthy pregnancy, the connections between mind/body/spirit, images of birth in our culture, the normal course of labor, risks and benefits of common interventions, informed decision making, comfort and coping techniques and the basics of breastfeeding, baby care and newborn behavior.
Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings at Isthmus Acupuncture Center, 890 W. Wingra Dr., Madison.


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Is Starbucks' Howard Schultz Setting Up a Succession Plan?
NEW YORK (TheStreet) - Starbucks (SBUX) shares were rising slightly in post-markets trading to $71.70, up 0.2%, after the Seattle-based company made some changes to its management team. CFO Troy Alstead will become its chief operating officer, a newly created position to oversee day-to-day operations of the company.
The move, along with two other promotions effective Feb. 3, comes as Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz looks to focus on more on "the convergence and integration of our retail and e-commerce, digital, card and mobile assets around the world," according to a statement. Schultz is taking on more "innovation," leaving less time in the way of daily company management.
Shares finished down 3.2% in Wednesday trading, closing at $71.56.
But was the late-Wednesday announcement a nod to what will eventually be the succession line up behind the coffee chain's beloved Schultz? It seemed clear that Schultz, who turned 60 this past July, was signaling something.
"Ever so quietly, Howard Schultz has signaled his intention to hand over the reins to three possible internal candidates within the next three to five years," says Brian Sozzi, CEO and chief equity strategist of Belus Capital Advisors and RealMoney contributor.Starbucks said in the release Schultz will work closely with others in the senior leadership team, including chief digital officer Adam Brotman and chief strategy officer Matt Ryan, to "expand his focus on innovation in coffee, tea and the Starbucks Experience as well as next generation retailing and payments initiatives in the areas of digital, mobile, card, loyalty and e-commerce to position Starbucks for its next wave of global growth."
"He will also continue to work closely with his senior leadership team to ensure continued disciplined growth and operational excellence around the world." Last Thursday, Starbucks reported first-quarter earnings of 71 cents a share that beat consensus by 2 cents. Revenue rose 12% to $4.24 billion, however Wall Street was expecting more, looking for $4.29 billion. Same-store sales in the U.S. also missed consensus expectations for the December-ending quarter, coming in at 5%, versus expectations of 6.4%. It was clear that even darling Starbucks felt some of the same troubles that many retailers felt during the holiday season.
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