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Mayor Jane Byrne and her husband, Jay McMullen, share breakfast at the Cabrini-Green housing project on April 3, 1981. They moved in for four weeks to quell a gang riot. The former mayor turns 80 on May 24. | KEVIN HORAN PHOTO
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Dear Mayor Byrne:
Happy birthday! Early, I know — you don't turn 80 until Saturday. But I want to deliver my best wishes ahead of the pack.
Since we live in a cynical age, I must swear, off the bat, I'm sincere. This is no Brutus-is-an-honorable-man take-down disguised as praise. Everybody deserves nice words on her birthday, and you more than most. You've already taken your blows. You came from the outside, defeated a sitting mayor who had fired you for criticizing his administration. Yes, there was that timely blizzard, which made your victory seem divinely ordained. But it was also your spunk. Or as you so eloquently put it at the time, you "beat the whole g-ddamn machine single-handedly."
That you did, that you did. After winning the Democratic primary in February 1979 — the first time since 1927 that the slated machine candidate did not become mayor of Chicago — you crushed your Republican opponent, Wallace Johnson, winning 82 percent of the vote. I haven't checked all history, but if there is a more lopsided victory here, I'm not aware of it.
Winning the only electoral office you ever held escorted you into a spinning buzz saw. If Rahm feels cocky for surviving one major strike — the teachers — you endured three, one after another, in your first three months in office. You inherited a city awash in debt — jeez, does nothing change? — and so tried to cut back on cost-of-living increases, sparking the ire of city employees, who struck three consecutive months, boom boom boom. The CTA union in December 1979, the firefighters in January 1980 and, in February, the teachers.
Madam Mayor — I can't call you "Jane," it feels too familiar and perhaps insulting, and I think you've been insulted enough. "Calamity Jane" and "Attila the Hen" and worse in a sexist era, slurs I'd be reluctant to reprint now, but your enemies did not hesitate to say then.
And you made an A-list of bitter enemies.
"An erratic and stormy person, she kept the city quaking during her first administration," wrote Nobelist Saul Bellow. "Appointees hired and fired without rhyme or reason whirled in and out of the revolving doors."
That might have been true, but still, anybody Saul Bellow disliked is OK in my book.
What do Chicagoans recall? You began the festival that got Taste of Chicago going. Millions have happy memories of standing in the middle of the street, licking barbecue sauce off our fingers, because of you. That's something. You started the revival of Navy Pier.
You moved into the Cabrini-Green public housing project. It was a stunt, sure, but not a stunt we'd ever see today. Cabrini-Green is gone, and the poor people who used to live there . . . they've sort of vanished, haven't they? I mean, they must exist, scattered in other places, but as soon as those high-rise projects came down, the city forgot their occupants. You, on the other hand, saw this intractable problem and tried to do something about it. You made it your problem. That took courage.
That it couldn't be fixed, well, to me that is part of the Jane Byrne Lesson — the point of the story. We love outsiders. We root for David, not Goliath. So outsiders can and do win. But once they get their hands on the levers of power, well, somehow the darn things just don't work for them — you didn't invent that. Another outsider who took office a couple years before you did, Jimmy Carter, learned the same lesson, one taught over and over.
I have your phone number and really wanted to call. But you haven't been in the press at all, for years, and I was reluctant to bother you. I last saw you, three years ago, at Rahm Emanuel's inauguration, slowly crossing the stage. I did phone your daughter to see if you'd welcome intrusion. She never got back. I get it.
So even though you may have washed your hands of us — and who could blame you? — that didn't strike me as a reason we should ignore you. You were a pioneer — the first woman elected mayor in Chicago and even now, no larger city in America has elected another. You fought hard and had a quality I admire: you kept fighting. "I will be conquered," Samuel Johnson said. "I will not capitulate."
You may think that you've been forgotten, erased from history. I know you were unhappy when Mayor Daley tore out your fountain. Maybe he did it to spite you — he's the type — or maybe a big fountain didn't belong in the middle of Wacker Drive. But it was there for a while, and Chicagoans still remember it.
I sure do. The night I proposed to my future wife, we were crossing Wacker and stopped at the fountain — dedicated to children, remember? — and did a little impromptu ritual, anointing each other in the water, a kind of baptism of expectant parenting. It worked; the boys are 16 and 18 now. Thanks.
Happy Birthday. Chicago has not forgotten.
Your pal, Neil Steinberg


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Schools hoard rainy-day surpluses
County and city accumulate millions in reserve
Memphis City Schools interim Supt. Dan Ward has griped about a possible $93 million funding cut next year from the city of Memphis, saying "it's going to tear us apart."
And Shelby County Schools Supt. Bobby Webb has said the suburban school district whittled their needs down to a "bare bones" budget -- one that still requires a $13 million increase in county funds.
What both have failed to mention, however, is that each district has millions of surplus dollars in the bank.
These reserve funds -- about $119 million for Memphis City Schools and $65 million for Shelby County Schools -- have some county officials questioning the schools' requests for more funding while cash-strapped city and county governments are struggling to prevent a property tax increase.
School officials counter that growing reserves simply prove good money management.
"We can't tell them what to do," said County Commissioner Mike Ritz, "but what we can do is not give them any more money -- and not give them any more for capital -- and see what they do when they're between a rock and a hard spot."
City schools did not ask for any increases in operating funds next year, but both districts are expected to ask for a combined $60 million for construction.
By state law, the two school systems must keep 3 percent of budgeted expenses in reserve -- $26.8 million for city schools and $9.7 million for county schools.
Pam Anstey, chief financial officer for Memphis City Schools, said these reserves are used as insurance in emergencies since city and county schools are self-insured.
"If you had some catastrophic event, you would have to utilize fund balance to cover it," she said.
But in recent years, the district's reserves have ballooned beyond the required amounts.
The MCS reserve fund has grown by about 277 percent since 2000, from $31.6 million to $119 million for the fiscal year that began July 1. That's $92.2 million beyond what is required, or the equivalent of 14 percent of last year's $834 million in budgeted expenses.
Meanwhile, the county schools' reserves have grown 188 percent, from $22.5 million in 2000 to $64.7 million for the fiscal year that began July 1. That's $55 million beyond what is required, or the equivalent of 17 percent of the $324 million budgeted expenses.
Finance officials for both districts say the growing reserves are a mark of smart budgeting.
Anstey said built-in efficiencies have allowed the district to save money in recent years.
And Anita Hays, chief financial officer for Shelby County Schools, said a growing reserve "shows that you are able to spend your money wisely."
As a point of reference, Nashville Metro Public Schools has about $89 million in reserves, or about 14 percent of its $627 million budget.
Both city and county districts plan to dip into reserves next year. County schools plans to use $16 million in reserves, while city schools will use about $38 million to cover rising costs.
David Pickler, chairman of the Shelby County Board of Education, said to spend more than $16 million in reserves budgeted for next year would be to put the district on precarious ground.
He also said while the county's taxes have produced a surplus in recent years, the district might not be able to count on extra revenues going forward.
"If there was a shortfall, we would have about enough money (in reserves) to operate our school system for about three weeks," he said. "I don't consider that a huge surplus."
By state law, county government is not allowed to reduce funding for schools. But Commissioner Mike Carpenter questioned why, with multimillion-dollar reserves, he still gets calls from teachers who say they have to use their own money to buy paint and pens.
Webb said Monday that teachers are given only $200 a year for classroom supplies.
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ESA Policy News: August 27
Here are some highlights from the latest ESA Policy News by ESA's Science Policy Analyst, Terence Houston.
Q&A: Ecologists assess oil spill damage
An oil slick originating from a rig about 130 miles southeast of New Orleans, which is dumping oil into the Gulf of Mexico at a rate of approximately 25,000 barrels per day, is drifting toward the Alabama, Florida and Louisiana coasts, and scientists are still assessing the ecological impact that will result. In the Q&A below, three members of the Ecological Society of America's Rapid Response Team discuss the current and possible future damage of this spill and the effects it could have on the Gulf region.
Peruvian boobies have the advantage as solitary hunters
Just off the coast of Peru, the Humboldt Current produces one of the most productive marine ecosystems on the planet. Humans and animals alike have based their livelihood on the abundance of marine life that results from the deep, nutrient-rich waters of this coastal upwelling. Seabirds, which gather in massive groups off the coast to prey on schools of fish, have been completely sustained, until recently: Anchovy decline from overfishing and El Nino's warmer waters have led to a major drop in seabird populations. One resilient bird, however, has held steady due to its solitary hunting style.
Study shows bias against protecting coral reefs in fishing areas
A new study out in the December issue of the ESA journal Ecological Applications has shown that human interests are having a disproportionate impact on the selection of marine protected areas, or MPAs, which are meant to protect biodiversity in marine ecosystems. Their paper shows a consistent bias in Australian and Tasmanian MPAs toward areas with little commercial resource value. Volunteer diver undertaking fish transect in the...
Fish migrate to escape climate change
A study out today in the journal Marine Ecology Progress Series shows that global warming could have a major effect on the fishing industry by forcing large fish populations from their original habitats. About half of the fish stocks studied in the Atlantic ocean, many of them commercially valuable species, have shifted northward over the last 40 years. The study finds that the fish are moving to escape continually warming waters that...
ESA Policy News Update
My sincere apologies for this week's EcoTone drought… this blogger was away on vacation. To re-whet your appetite, here are highlights from the latest Policy News Update from ESA's policy analyst, Piper Corp. House Climate Bill: On May 21, the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved the American Clean Energy and Security Act by a vote of 33 to 25. The committee approved a number of amendments, including ones...


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Updated On: Dec 30 2013 12:01:00 AM EST
Up to 10 inches of wet, heavy snow was expected in parts of Maine Sunday evening into Monday.
Much of the area north and west of I-95 is under a Winter Storm Warning. The coastline south of the midcoast has been issued a Winter Weather Advisory from the National Weather Service in Gray.
Snow is falling in some areas and will continue until about 3 a.m. Monday morning.
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The mountains and foothills can expect 6 to 10 inches.
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Residents in Lewiston and Auburn can expect 3 to 6 inches. Other areas already hard hit by the ice storm earlier this week will can also expect to see higher accumulation totals for Augusta and points east.
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Bridie O'Reilly's, Brunswick
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Brunswick, VIC 3056
Customer Reviews for Bridie O'Reilly's, 14 reviews
100 Reviews
9 Compliments
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12th August 2013 9:02 pm
"This would have to be one of my favourite pubs in the area. Not only does it have a great atmosphere on Friday and Saturday nights but it is also a nice place to go to during the week to catch up with friends over a drink. St Patricks day here is also really fun with the various giveaways. The staff are nice and the service is generally quick."
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27th September 2012 4:09 pm
"Beside garden area (very useful in summer when you don't want stay inside all the time) and good band on Fridays or Saturday's, this place has nice staff, nice crowd gathering here and really warm atmosphere where you can relax and dance if you want..."
17th June 2012 3:08 am
"Your typical Irish pub with the usual pub fare, great atmosphere and friendly staff, who serve with a smile. Good location too being on the corner and close to public transport."
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6 Compliments
3,190 Points
4th June 2012 11:39 am
"God bless the Irish, good wholesome food and great beer overall good times. They have a beer garden for those warmer days, and a big screen TV usual playing sports for those fans. Chicken parma is a go and a kilkenny for later!!!"
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20th December 2011 8:31 pm
"Go to Bridie O'Reilly's in Brunswick on a Friday night and you will encounter, good beer, good music and good company. If you're after conversation, the beer garden is comfortable, enclosed and a great place to meet people. On the other hand, if you're feeling a little more energetic, jump on the small dance floor section and sing along to the band. The company here is always merry and the memories are fond."
42 Reviews
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230 Points
17th April 2011 7:39 am
"I now know why the Irish calls these places, plastic paddies...It's not a patch on "The Drunken Poet' (behind Vic Market)"
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"Been going here on a Friday night for about a year now. Its awesome. Not to crowded but a good crowd of about 400. An awesome coverband thats the main reason we go. Friendly staff, never any trouble, great security nice beer garden. Can wait for this Friday night again!"
27th December 2010 4:50 pm
"A nice outdoor area for those warmer days and a great place if you enjoy a nice pint of Irish stout of which I do. Food is just your regular pub fare, and is reasonably priced and service is satisfactory. Staff are friendly too, makes for a pleasant place to relax and have a beer."
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29th September 2010 6:38 pm
"I have rated this pub ignoring my experience on Friday and Saturday nights. They haven't been that bad, but drunk boys and big bouncers don't tend to mix well. I'm not a big fan of loud places either. That said, I've have visited this pub during the day and also on weeknights and it's not bad. It's comfortable, it's very Irish and there's even a fireplace to keep you warm. The bar chicks are usually friendly. I quite fancied one but unfortunately she quit and I can't give 5 stars for the service :)
Overall, Bridie O'Reilly's is great except for Friday and Saturday nights when young boys go out to get hammered and try to pick up chicks."
Overall, Bridie O'Reilly's is great except for Friday and Saturday nights when young boys go out to get hammered and try to pick up chicks."
31 Reviews
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920 Points
20th August 2010 4:02 pm
"Great beer garden outside for the warmer days, large venue inside too with live music upstairs on weekends and quieter, more chilled live music downstairs on some weeknights. Staff are always good, drinks are reasonable priced. Food is good pub grub: parmas, light stuff like chips, wedges, nachos...all your standard but yummy pub fare and some good specials too."
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220 Points
11th May 2010 12:39 am
"Cheap drinks and nice outdoor seating. Always alot of drunks and bouncers tend to pick fights. Great for pre drinks but i wouldn't plan my night around this place. Very cheap shots and wide variety too. Get in early for a place on the dance floor, it can get very crowded. Mainly over 30s inside, women are severely outnumbered. "
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10th January 2010 10:24 pm
"This place has one of the best beer gardens. Perfect for summer!! The beer and music is good. Can get a bit crowded with alot of drunks especially people coming from hens nights or other parties."
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30th November 2009 11:24 pm
"Always good for a night out with friends, they have everything you could want - live band, dance floor, dinner, bar - and you can even retreat to the sitting area outside if the music is getting too much for you. Cheap drinks and friendly staff."
41 Reviews
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220 Points
27th October 2009 2:52 pm
"Great location, and plenty of public transport available. Friday and saurdays live band. They also have a function area, and a great beer garden. Lunch specials are only $9.90 and the food is excellent."
You can telephone Bridie O'Reilly's on 03 9387 2600
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BlizzCon 2013: First look at Warlords of Draenor, Alliance-side
With the hotly-anticipated announcement of World of Warcraft's next expansion, Warlords of Draenor, comes the almost-as-equally hotly anticipated opportunity to get a glimpse of what's in store for us at the BlizzCon WoW demo station. I had a chance to run the first part of a new dungeon -- Bloodmaul Slag Mines -- with Matticus and a crew of other con-goers, but after that, I took the opportunity to play with some character creation and explore a little bit.
Three of the playable races have new models available on the BlizzCon demo: orcs, dwarves, and gnomes. I picked a female dwarf mage, and spent a bit of time customizing her. While there don't seem to be any new hair style or color options (at least not yet), the new models blow me away. I really cannot overemphasize how impressive they are. I'm most struck by how true they feel. I have worried that with the character model upgrade, the toons that I've played for years and come to know and love would suddenly feel like different characters entirely. As it turned out, there was no need to fret. The models are exactly what I'd hoped they'd be: upgrades. They feel just like the characters we've grown to love, only with more polygons, more nuance, and more expression. Bravo, Blizzard, truly.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO provided information on job classification for federal law enforcement employees eligible under the special retirement provisions of the Civil Service Retirement System, focusing on: (1) the number of approved positions and law enforcement employees hired governmentwide since 1982; (2) whether and why the Departments of Justice (DOJ) and the Treasury increased their law enforcement job classifications and personnel; and (3) the potential effects of proposed legislation to expand the special retirement program to other employee groups.
GAO found that: (1) as of June 30, 1987, there were 44,646 federal employees covered by law enforcement officer special retirement benefits; (2) the number of law enforcement officers receiving the benefits increased by 32 percent from December 1982 through June 1987, while the number of positions approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) increased by 44 percent; (3) from January 1985 through June 1987, DOJ and the Customs Service increased their law enforcement work forces by 22 percent and 36 percent, respectively; (4) the increase in the DOJ work force was less than 1 percent, and the increase in Customs' work force was 2 percent; (5) government expenditures for law enforcement activities were the primary reason for the staff increases; and (6) proposed legislation to extend law enforcement retirement benefits to inspectors at Customs, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and the Internal Revenue Service could increase by 34 percent the number of covered personnel at an estimated cost of $1.3 billion.
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Starting this June, creator like Alan Davis and Jim Starlin rouse a jade giant to splendorous feats of rage in an all-new anthology series.
SAVAGE HULK sees an astonishing array of storytellers contributing to the continuing exploits of Dr. Bruce Banner and the beast within.
"We wanted big names, super stars and break out talent to tell their unique Hulk stories within continuity," explains series editor Mark Paniccia. "That might be now, or using elements of the past and perhaps even glimpses of the future. It all comes back to the current Hulk mythos while letting the talent cut loose with that Hulk story that they've been dying to tell."
These stories require little familiarity with the events in Mark Waid and Mark Bagley's forthcoming HULK series, though they remain informed by that same status quo.
"In order to give our creators as much freedom as they need, the stories can take place pretty much anytime, but work within the framework of continuity," Paniccia says.
Though the title suggests a depiction of the Hulk at his most primal and uninhibited, his long-suffering alter ego plays a crucial role in these tales as well.
"I like to see the heroic side of Bruce Banner," shares Paniccia. "He's one of Marvel's most tortured souls and yet he wants to do the right thing. I find stories that emphasize this very interesting. It's not just about the man or the monster, it's about both. How do you cope with such a curse? How do you deal with that inner turmoil and the constant fear of hurting those around you?"
Then, after a momentary pause, he concedes, "And I like lots of punching and smashing like any Hulk fan."
It all starts with a battle royal between the Hulk and a cabal of his most formidable enemies, all written and drawn by Alan Davis.
"Alan's [story] involves the X-Men, the Leader, the Abomination and the Hulkbusters," says Paniccia. "It's great because he taps into the stuff I was just talking about with Bruce yet still manages to get in the kind of action and mayhem you want to see in a Hulk book. There are some great splashes and spreads. The story is great and the art is amazing and he reminds us that he's one of the best X-Men artists out there all over again."
The next story line, by champion of space opera Jim Starlin, promises to leave the Hulk seeing stars, according to Paniccia:
"Jim's stuff is classic Starlin, taking Bruce and Hulk into some very freaky places and it's another case of a creator going full blast with the kind of stuff we love to see from them. Thanos, Annihilus, Blastaar and more. It's crazy fun and action packed and super detailed. Jim's putting his A-game into this."
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Increase 57 percent over last year; CU urges Congress to prevent further tragedies Child Deaths Spike from Vehicle Backovers and Power Windows; Congress Should Require Simple Auto Fixes in Pending Bill Survivors and Advocates Step-up Campaign to Approve Safety Measures; New National Poll and State-By-State Fatality Numbers Released Contact: Sally Greenberg, 202-462-6262 Janette Fennell, 415-336-9279 Continue Reading
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Expected rule to fix feed problem is now put on backburner by FDA and administration. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 9, 2004 Contact: Jean Halloran (914) 378-2457 Adam Goldberg (202) 462-6262 FDA Betrays Public Trust; Reneges on Promise to Quickly Reduce Mad Cow Risk in Animal Feed (Yonkers, NY) — Consumers Union, the independent, non-profit Continue Reading
CU and the Suzuki Motor Corp. are pleased to announce that the product disparagement lawsuit regarding the Suzuki Samurai sport-utility vehicle, filed by Suzuki against CU in 1996 has been settled and will be dismissed. CONTACTS FOR CONSUMERS UNION: Linda Wagner, 914-378-2433 Jim Haggerty, 212-683-8100, x224, 917-453-1510 SUZUKI AND CONSUMERS UNION AGREE TO SETTLE LAWSUIT Continue Reading
In recent years, the number of products that have been subject to a government recall has risen substantially. CR points out that too often, word of a recall doesn't reach the owners of defective products. July 6, 2004 CONTACTS: Lauren Hackett (914) 378-2561 or Alberto G. Rojas (914) 378-2434 CONSUMER REPORTS INVESTIGATES THE TROUBLE WITH Continue Reading
9 of 10 consumers want supplements proven safe before placed on store shelves. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 7, 2004 Contact: Charles Bell, (914) 378-2507 Janell Mayo Duncan, (202) 462-6262 9 of 10 Consumers Want Dietary Supplements to be Proven Safe Before Put on Store ShelvesNational Survey Shows Most Believe Supplements are Poorly Regulated; CU Continue Reading
CU calls on Agriculture Secretary to keep the ban on importation of Canadian beef and to increase mad cow testing. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 26, 2004 Contact: Adam Goldberg, (202) 462-6262 USDA FAILING AT EVERY TURN ON MAD COW Opening Border To Canadian Beef, Inadequate Testing Program, Other Failures Put Human Food Supply At Continue Reading
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CU urges the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Congress to adopt the Institute of Medicine's science-based guidelines for evaluating the safety of dietary supplements. For immediate release Thursday, April 1, 2004 Contact: Joan Eve Quinn, 914-378-2436 CONSUMERS UNION APPLAUDS INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE'S DIETARY SUPPLEMENT GUIDELINES RELEASED TODAY YONKERS, NY, April 1, 2004–Consumers Union, the Continue Reading
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Is Planned Parenthood such a bad thing? I think one of my main worries about abortion is the younger crowd that feels like they have no other option. For whatever reason, a young couple (high school age) decides that their only option is an abortion. If PP (or something similar) isn't available to them, what would they do to get rid of the unwanted pregnancy?
I'm glad that kids are better educated these days than they use to be but I can't imagine a world where there won't be the kids that try drastic measures to get rid of an unwanted pregnancy.
It's a good plan
The best way to prevent abortions is to prevent unwanted pregnancies
May 2, 2010, 9:11PM
Tomorrow Planned Parenthood will begin moving into its new headquarters at 4600 Gulf Freeway. The former Sterling Bank — more than twice as large as Planned Parenthood's previous space on Fannin — will be far more visible, too.
Blue-and-green plaid glass has replaced the old white stone cladding, but the building's shape remains as distinctive as ever. Some people see a six-story cash register; others, an Aztec temple. Peter Durkin, the president and CEO of the Planned Parenthood for Southeast Texas, Louisiana and the Mississippi Delta, prefers a hopeful metaphor. It's a giant staircase, he says, leading upward in the prevention of unwanted and teen pregnancies.
Durkin is an optimist. A pessimist would note that in that worthy cause, we have an awfully long climb ahead.
In the U.S., half of all pregnancies aren't planned. Among Western industrialized nations, we rank first in the rate of teen pregnancies.
Closer to home, the statistics grow even more appalling. Texas has the third-highest rate of births to teen mothers in the nation — and even worse, ranks first for repeat births to teen mothers. Houston tops every other American city in the number of girls under the age of 15 who give birth.
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Massage Envy, a national massage-clinic franchise, will open its first location in north Spokane later this year.
The Spokane franchise partners, Carolyn Wescott and Shawn Husmann, say they'll hire about 35 workers when the clinic opens.
Massage Envy intends to hire about 30 massage therapists who will work varying schedules, said Wescott, who will be the Spokane clinic's general manager.
"We see Spokane as a market that has a good number of massage therapists not finding enough work," Wescott said.
She said the goal is opening the clinic in early November, taking roughly 4,500 square feet at 920 E. Hoerner, at the corner of Hoerner and Nevada.
Husmann is the CEO of a Renton-based Massage Envy. Wescott said there are about 20 Massage Envy clinics on the state's West Side.
Wescott said massage therapists working at Massage Envy can be paid hourly rates and commissions. Cory Barbieri, of G&B Real Estate, brokered the lease for the property owner, Spokane Pavilion LLC.
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Castle Review: Shown the Trap Doorby Christine Orlando at . Updated at . Comments
"Get a Clue" was a classic Castle episode. It featured an occult style murder, a felonious monk and even a sword fight thrown in. But it was the very end that took away some of the fun.
Let's review some of the most entertaining moments first.
The murder of Susanna Richland was pretty awesome mystery. Why would an accountant end up with stigmata type wounds and a sword stabbed through her throat? Add in some religious icons, pagan symbols, the Freemasons and a treasure hunt and you've got the makings for vintage Castle.
Castle and Beckett were at their best with lots of good natured joking along the way. When Beckett started weaving a crazy theory, Castle looked confused…
Castle: What are you doing?
Beckett: Making stuff up. Just like you do.
- Permalink: Making stuff up. Just like you do.
He was so completely appalled. She's Beckett. Her role is to follow the evidence. She's the yin to his yang and now she was messing with the natural order of things.
And is there really a blacksmith shop still in existence in NYC or is that just creative license? I may need to go look that one up.
The sword fight was epic. Looked like all of those fencing duels with Alexis finally paid off. Still I was grateful to find out they were stunt swords. Thinking they were real made that scene much scarier.
I also really loved the Raiders of the Lost Ark moment when Castle grabbed the bag of half-dimes and the door shut behind them. But on the flip side, I had a little trouble believing that no curious kid ever stuck their hand through that hole in lthe ast couple of hundred years.
But it all led to one of my favorite Castle quotes…
This is not my idea of going to the chapel with you.Castle
We definitely all expect a lot more romance and a lot less dust when that day finally happens.
As for the killer, I expected it to be the director, Nolan Burns, until he mentioned the family connection. Then it was obvious it was Henry. Sometimes family just can't be trusted.
Esposito and Ryan also had some great moments. How funny was Ryan as he tried to shake the filth off his hand after he touched that banister, followed by him muttering…
This place, you can get hepatitis just breathing the air.Ryan
I always love watching Espo and Ryan work as a team as they go through the door during a takedown. I sincerely hope that one day we'll see a spinoff with these two detectives.
And I couldn't help but laugh a bit when Beckett told Ryan to impress her and he groused…
You know, there are times I wish she'd stayed in D.C.Ryan
We all know he didn't mean it but Beckett was giving the surveillance genius an impossible task, and of course he came through.
However, I was disappointed when Beckett sent Javier down to the morgue. I really got my hopes up that we'd get a substantial scene between he and Lanie. Are they lovers? Ex-lovers? Friends with benefits? At this point we really have no idea and this scene told us nothing. Felt like quite the missed opportunity to give the audience some information concerning one of our favorite couples.
Finally we get to Alexis.
I've always loved Alexis. The father/daughter relationship on Castle has been one of the highlights of this show since the pilot. So now that we're up to Castle Season 6 Episode 6, it's hard to see that bond beginning to fray.
First, I'll acknowledge that even the strongest relationships have their rough patches and Castle and Alexis are no exception. Is this rift uncomfortable? Yes. Is it realistic? Also, yes.
Was Castle less than gracious at their dinner? He could have done a better job of hiding his displeasure but what father is happy that their 19 year old daughter has moved in with a guy…any guy?
That said, Alexis is old enough to make her own decisions and that includes choosing her own relationships.
OK, that's the rational side of my brain. Now on to my rant…
She wouldn't let her father in the door!?! Are you kidding me? He came there to apologize and talk things out and she made him stand in the hall!
Then she brought up that she learned about her father's engagement through her grandmother. Well, I love Martha but perhaps she should have kept her mouth shut until Castle had the chance to share the news with his only daughter. And Alexis being hurt over that slight would have played better if we had seen any hint of it over the first five episodes of Castle season 6.
She went on to compare her two month relationship with Pi to Castle's five-year relationship with Beckett. Being that she's looking at things from a 19-year old's perspective I suppose I can let that one slide.
But it's not as though Alexis has always welcomed Kate with open arms. Seems to me there were a few times she was more than a little cool towards her father's muse. Alexis felt she had her reasons then as Castle certainly does now for disliking Pi.
When Alexis turned down her father's offer for ice cream and shut the door in his face, I have to admit I felt like I was done.
Alexis speech about acceptance would have carried a lot more weight if she would have shown a little bit of kindness towards her dad. The entire exchange made Castle's once extraordinary daughter look like an insolent, spoiled brat.
More than angry, it made me sad. Almost as sad as Castle. I'm hoping to see some glimpse of the old Alexis on Castle Season 6 Episode 7 (previewed below.)
So can Alexis Castle be saved in the eyes of fans or is it simply too late?
C. Orlando is a TV Fanatic Staff Writer. Follow her on Twitter.Tags: Castle, Reviews
Perhaps the writers can show the adverse health effects of a fruitarian diet: impaired glucose tolerance, diabetes, fatty liver disease, elevated triglycerides, kidney damage, disintegrating teeth and, oh yeah, a link to pancreatic cancer. Maybe if Pi comes down with acute abdominal pain which turns out to be an inflamed pancreas or kidney stones we can drop that story line. She's 19. She needs to (metaphorically) stub her toe hard, repeatedly and daddy has to let her splat on her face and not rush in to make it better.
Vince. I agree completely with your view. The writers seem to have totally lost the ability to write good stories, therefore, they create utterly ridiculous angst. The change in Alexis, to a totally spoilt, rude, insolent brat is totally unnecessary, and has probably ruined her character for a vast number of fans, I doubt that Marlowe will recover her from this. I have just watched in the UK, Kick The Ballistics from S4, compared to this Seasons episodes, apart from Number 1 Fan, this was head and shoulders above the fare offered so far. The writers need to up their game, and certainly end this Alexis arc, it is seriously damaging the show, IMO.
I agree that the number one thing that kills any TV series is bad writing and that is exactly what has happened during the Alexis arc. It is frustrating to watch because there were some extremely talented writers on the show in the early years. They paid much better attention to every last detail of their work in terms of character development. I get what the writers are trying to do with Alexis, making her grow up and branch out from her father and all that, but the way they are writing this arc is so bad. Given that there is some kind of father/daughter reconciliation in a future episode, I'm not sure it will be accepted by the viewers as authentic or even deserved.
The Castle Halloween episodes are usually legendary, but the open/end scenes with Alexis ruined that for this season. I don't think the writers are in command of their story as they were in the early years. However, I thought the RC/KB interactions were fine in this episode. Beckett seemed slightly annoyed at times but amused at others. I'm fine that they don't always act like a couple while they're working. However, such a mess created with the Alexis arc. After 5 seasons, the Alexis character has evolved into a daughter who would shut the door in her father's face? I imagine the reaction to this episode will gain Alexis further detractors. A problem persists when fans no longer can invest in a character because they can no longer identify with them. During that last scene, it felt as if Alexis may actively dislike Beckett given what Alexis said about how getting engaged to Kate may not be a good idea. If the writers plan to go in that direction, big mistake!
Alexis' statement about Kate seemed completely out of left field for me. At the very least, I thought they were amicable with each other. This conflict seems contrived. Why would she all of a sudden feel threatened by Kate AND resort to acting out in such a way that is completely out of character for her. She's poised enough to have the ability to communicate any hurt feelings without going out of her way to seek revenge on her father. Castle is much more patient with her foolishness than I could ever be. I have a teen-aged daughter who knows that any door she closes in my face, even if she owns it, will be torn from its hinges so that she knows to never disrespect me, whether she's 19 or 90. No I don't have an anger problem. I just believe respect and reverence is a lesson that should be taught to a child before their ABCs.
The next thing you know Martha, the future mother-in-law, will be telling Beckett that she is not good enough for her son.
I know!
I've been though what Castle just did: coping with an adult daughter's choices that you believe the outcome will be painful for her. Alexis' pouting and posturing aside, she has a point: Castle needs to accept her choices. He doesn't ever have to LIKE them, but he does have to respect her right to MAKE them.
Too late. I'm done with Alexis.
I think when Alexis shut the door in her father's face, she and the writers shut the door to the Alexis character for the fans. I hated that seen as a single father who raised a daughter and went through all the ages and stages of it. My daughter, with all of our issues, never disrespected me in such a way. I know it's television, but that scene almost cut me off from watching Castle ever again. A great review and so many great comments here. Marlowe and Co. more than any other writers/creators of any shows I watch, have a penchant for annoying the fan base. Why? And add to my anger over this scene, the promo for next week that followed, and as I said, I am almost done. Certainly I will never have any concern, care, or otherwise for the character of Alexis. She is a supporting character in a great show, that is all. Though it is a TV show, we all get invested to some degree, but I really don't care to be annoyed while wishing to be entertained. I think Marlowe & Co. annoy me more than Alexis and Pi, if that is remotely possible.
You couldn't have said it better: I don't know why the writers insist on annoying/posing off it's fans as often as they do. I started watching Castle during season 2 at the insistence of my father who kept telling me I had to watch the best father/daughter duo on television. My father & I have a great relationship & used to get a kick out of watching Alexis & Castle interact on top of watching pretty enjoyable cases unfold week after week. My father stopped watching Castle this season during episode 3 because he's completely over Alexis & can't bear to see her getting any screen time. He won't even record the show so he can just skip through her scenes. Last week, I thought that it was getting better: Alexis was moving out & we'd be done with her -and then last nights episode aired. I have about 1 or 2 episodes left in me before I stop watching too. Yes, Alexis' 5 minutes of screen time are shaping up to be enough to get me to stop watching a show that I otherwise love. Hopefully Marlowe & co. get this nonsense straightened out before they lose too many fans. And should that happen, hopefully they revert to earlier seasons when fans could enjoy the show without being completely annoyed/pissed off week after week.
Alexis has got to go. I am so way over her that it is not funny. I hate that character with a fury and want her off my screen. I have never been a fan of hers, but now I wish they would kill her off. Yes, I know Castle would feel pain (and I don't want that) so I really don't want her killed, but I am so over her and her attitude. Just send her off somewhere and be done with her. A mention of her would be okay, if I don't have to see her.
Agree joyful,it was one of the better eps. in the last year or so,rick can carry a ep. by himself,his grasp of many diverse subjects as wild as they may seem shows his importance to the 12th.Marlowe continues to use rick as a punching bag-his mother critical of him for years,last season it was kate that walked all over him now its his daughter who he loved&protected his whole life,remember last season risking his life for her when kidnapped-how quickly they forget.
Interesting story though. Apart from No 1 Fan, this has been a pretty ordinary Season so far. Now that they are engaged, I had hoped for more Caskett alone time, but the past two eps, nothing. Typical AWM, with these two, one step forward and three back.
Alexis needs to get her head out of her ass. Without her father she has nothing. She needs to apologise big time asap, for her appalling behaviour. It would be good to see Kate give Castle some advice on how to deal with Alexis, someone does, before her character is totally ruined in the eyes of the fans.
Amen, Amen, Amen. After 19 years of getting basically whatever the hell she wanted, after getting into a great school, having had a great basically carefree life, she tells her Dad that he "better find a way to be ok with her shacking up with somebody?" Alexis needs to have her ass kicked, let alone pull it out of her ass!!!!


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I recently had total hip replacement surgery with Dr. Secreten. I had heard nothing but very positive comments (from many people, health care workers, etc)about Dr. Secreten's ability and that was very comforting to me. I could certainly tell that he is highly regarded and respected. I had the opportunity to meet with him right before the surgery to ask any questions, and he met with me shortly after the surgery, as well as when I was discharged from the hospital. I then met with him again two weeks' later for follow-up, and have another follow-up appointment with him in a month. He has always been very accessible and his bedside manner is excellent and he is always very pleasant. I received very good care from him, his staff, and the staff at the Vernon hospital before, during, and after the procedure and am well on my way to recovery having had very little pain or discomfort. I consider myself lucky to have been hooked up with a doctor/surgeon of this calibre.
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I had Dr. Secretan do surgery on my foot and ankle after a severe break. I couldn't of been happier with the work he did and the time he takes to explain everything fully to make sure you understand exactly whats going on. I would 100% recommend him.
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I met Dr. Secretan last October for a consultation for my right hip that I had been suffering extreme pain for the past several years. We agreed that it was time for a total hip replacement. I can honestly say that we connected from the first appointment and I knew in my heart that I was very fortunate to have Dr, Secretan as my orthopaedic surgeon. My surgery took place on July 25, I had the opportunity to watch the entire procedure (something that I would recommend) and today I am totally pain free, able to walk indoors without the walker or crutches and enjoy a full nights sleep. This alone tells me the caliber of Dr. Secretan, I shall be forever grateful for his obvious expertise in his field of medicine, his warm and polite manner and him making me feel like I was his only patient. Thank you so much.
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I managed to give myself a bad calcaneal fracture on boxing day of 2012. Three weeks later the swelling finally came down enough that my surgeon felt it could be operated on. Unfortunately I was bumped all day that I was scheduled for surgery and my surgeon was not on call the following day. The following day I was however incredibly fortunate to be put in the care of Dr. Secretan. From the time I met him just before surgery to discuss the procedure, through every follow up visit, Dr. Secretan was professional, confident, and highly skilled in the repair of my heel that I left him with in many pieces. His confidence in the repair and his approach to early controlled physio after the surgery... has left me far ahead of the healing curve of getting back on my foot from where I have read others have been. I would highly recommend Dr. Secretan to anyone in a similar situation. Nor would I hesitate to put myself in his care again in the unfortunate case that I should ever be injured again.
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CME Group Announces Transition Of Kansas City Wheat Futures And Options To Chicago Trading Floor
CHICAGO, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced it will transition open outcry trading of Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT) hard red winter (HRW) wheat futures and options to its Chicago trading floor beginning Monday, July 1, 2013, pending CFTC review. This transition will accelerate efficiencies and trading opportunities for customers trading both the HRW wheat and CBOT Soft Red Winter (SRW) wheat varieties. KCBT wheat futures and options will continue to trade on CME Globex and be listed by and subject to the rules of KCBT.
The last day of open outcry trading on the KCBT floor will be June 28. CME Group will operate an electronic trading center in the former KCBT floor space until the end of September, providing a place for Kansas City-based traders to execute trades on CME Globex.
"Throughout the integration process, we've remained focused on our customers who manage global price risk associated with these two classes of wheat," said CME Group COO Bryan Durkin. "By moving Kansas City wheat to the Chicago floor later this year, we will make it as efficient as possible for our customers to trade both products and the spread between the two."
In addition, beginning April 15, subject to CFTC approval, customers will benefit from the integration of KCBT clearing services into CME Clearing, which will provide cross-margining and other capital efficiencies for market participants.As the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, CME Group ( www.cmegroup.com) is where the world comes to manage risk. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes, including futures and options based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural commodities, metals, weather and real estate. CME Group brings buyers and sellers together through its CME Globex ® electronic trading platform and its trading facilities in New York and Chicago. CME Group also operates CME Clearing, one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, which offers clearing and settlement services across asset classes for exchange-traded contracts and over-the-counter derivatives transactions. These products and services ensure that businesses everywhere can substantially mitigate counterparty credit risk. CME Group is a trademark of CME Group Inc. The Globe Logo, CME, Globex and Chicago Mercantile Exchange are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and the Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of the Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are registered trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. KCBOT, KCBT and Kansas City Board of Trade are trademarks of The Board of Trade of Kansas City, Missouri, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Further information about CME Group (NASDAQ: CME) and its products can be found at www.cmegroup.com. CME-G
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I was very impressed when I received this top by Joan Boyce. I ordered it in the Plum color. (I now have just ordered it in Ivory).Not only is it super soft, it washes up like a dream. I put it in with darks on a medium wash, (in a big net bag) and then just put it in the dryer (without the bag) for about 1 minute and then hung it up to dry on a padded hanger. That minute got out all of the wrinkles and it dryed like a charm.Oh, I forgot to mention that I put it inside out for both the washing and the drying due to the sequins. I then put it right side out to dry on the hanger.It is a little bit longer on the body than most tops, but it looks nice. I'm sure you'll agree when you get one. I'm positive she'll put more out now that most of them are all sold out!Please buy one, or two!, the next time they come around. They are very classy and not too "blingy". Just the right amount of sparkle and you can dress this up with her bracelets and earrings.Give it a go. I'm sure you won't be disappointed!
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The top is an attractive shell that is very light weight and can be worn under blazers and sweaters. The neckline is conservative and has ample length in the body for those who have a long torso. The matte finish is nice with a little sparkle in the neckline which acts like jewelry.
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I received my top in plum. I like the material and the fit. It is nice and the trim of the neckline is not at all irritating to my skin although I was worried about this issue as I have very sensitive skin. I would have wished the length to be a bit shorter but I find that it still looks great on me. It is a top that can be worn at any time of the day.
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Nice top with a little sparkle to give it bling. Looking forward to wearing it at Christmas for that special something. Very comfortable, lovely colours available, longer length to wear with skinny pants, tights, looks and feels great. At first I thought the trim at the neckline was going to be a problem with it being a little irritating where it touched the skin, but after wearing awhile, it was no problem.
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Days after 8-year-old Noshat Nahian was struck and killed by a tractor trailer, state Sen. Mike Gianaris (D-Astoria) began drafting legislation that would make it a felony when drivers with a suspended license kill or seriously injure someone. The driver of the truck was operating the vehicle with a suspended license.
As it stands, drivers like the one involved in the death of Nahian can get away with a misdemeanor. Gianaris also proposed the immediate impoundment of the license plate of a vehicle being operated by someone with a suspended license.
"I am deeply saddened by the loss of Noshat Nahian, and my thoughts are with his family, friends and classmates," Gianaris said at a press conference on Dec. 23, held on the corner where Nahian died. "Nothing is more important than protecting our children and this tragic accident is a stark reminder that we must redouble our efforts to make our streets safer, including bringing chronically reckless drivers to justice."
Nahian was walking to school on Dec. 20 with his 11-year-old sister in Woodside. As he attempted to cross Northern Boulevard at the intersection of 61st Street, a tractor trailer made a left-hand turn.
The rear wheels ran over Nahian though his sister was left unharmed.
"A little boy is dead because this driver was still on the road despite repeated unsafe driving violations," Gianaris said. "I am hopeful that these bills will become law and help prevent more tragedies like this one."
Gianaris was joined by Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Bronx, Queens), fellow state Sens. Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst) and Toby Stavisky (D-Whitestone), Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) and Paul Steely-White, executive director of the advocacy group Transportation Alternatives.
"I have attended far too many events honoring and commemorating those killed by unsafe driving," Stavisky said. "Eight years ago, I sponsored Vasean's Law, which eliminated the need to prove criminal negligence in vehicular manslaughter cases involving drunk driving. The assumption is that the driver's intoxication caused the death or injury. This concept must be extended to reckless driving. Noshat Nahian deserved to make it to school that day, and to live a long and full life."
There is no set date for the bill to be brought to the floor but Steely-White was happy that something was being done.
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford says accusations and requests made by his ex-wife Jenny in their contentious divorce, including that he undergo psychiatric tests, are "preposterous, crazy and wrong."
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