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As a juror you participate in an important public process and fulfill a civic obligation. All persons accused of a crime or involved in a civil dispute have a constitutional right to have a jury decide their cases. When you serve on a jury, you make important decisions affecting other people's lives as well as your own community.
What kinds of trials will I hear?
Two types of trials have juries: criminal trials and civil trials. Juvenile and family law trials do not have juries.
How did you get my name?
All potential jurors are selected at random from lists. Courts use Department of Motor Vehicles and voter registration lists.
Will staff of the jury manager's office ask me for financial or personal information?
No. Staff of the superior courts will never ask past or prospective jurors for personal information like financial history, credit card numbers, bank account numbers, or Social Security numbers. Do not provide this type of information to anyone claiming to be associated with the courts, and contact your local jury office if you receive this type of request. If you receive a telephone call, an e-mail or other form of electronic communication from someone identifying himself or herself as a court employee and requesting your personal information, you may be the victim of a jury fraud scam. Please do not provide any information and immediately contact the fraud unit of your local police department and the jury office of your local court.
Why do I always get summoned but other people don't?
Selection is random. If you have already responded to a summons or have served in the past 12 months, contact your local jury office. Explain to the staff person that you have been summoned twice in 12 months. It is important for you to contact the court to resolve the problem.
What if I have never been summoned but am interested in serving?
Jurors are summoned randomly from countywide lists maintained by the Department of Motor Vehicles and the local registrar of voters. Inclusion in the list of eligible jurors does not guarantee that you will be immediately selected for jury service. If you have not been selected, you may contact the Department of Motor Vehicles and your local registrar of voters to update your mailing address. Further questions should be directed to your local court.
What if I do not speak English?
You do not need to speak perfect English to serve as a juror. The court uses common, everyday language that people can understand. The work done by the courts affects all people, so it is important that all communities be a part of our justice system. No one person has to know everything. Jurors decide the outcome of a trial as a group, with each member making an important contribution. If you cannot understand English, follow the instructions on the summons or contact the jury office. If you need assistance, a friend or a family member who speaks English can call for you. However, you may still have to come in person to request a disqualification.
May I serve on a jury if I am a felon?
You may not serve on a jury if you have been convicted of a felony offense and your civil rights have not been restored. See California Code of Civil Procedure section 203(a)(5). However, if you have received a pardon from the Governor and had your civil rights restored pursuant to California Penal Code sections 4852.01-4854, you may serve on a jury. There are two ways to receive a pardon: one is by applying for and being granted a Certificate of Rehabilitation and Pardon, and the second is through a Direct Application for Pardon. Please consult an attorney for legal advice, your local California Superior Court clerk's office, or your probation office for further guidance.
How long does a trial take?
Trial length depends on how complex the issues are and how long jurors spend in deliberations. Most trials are completed within a week. The judge knows approximately how long the trial will take and he or she will give you an idea when your group is called for jury selection. Judges are aware that long trials can be difficult. Let the judge know if it would be a serious hardship for you to serve on a long trial. Please be patient during this process, because a lot of people have similar concerns about time.
What happens to my job obligations?
Your employer must allow you time off to serve on a jury. That is the law. The California Labor Code prevents any employer from firing or harassing an employee who is summoned for jury service. School employees and students are protected as well in different parts of the law. However, you must let your employer know well in advance, as soon as you receive your summons. You should contact the court if you have a problem with your employer. Remember that you can postpone jury service to a more convenient time. Read your summons carefully or contact your local jury office to find out how to request a postponement.
What if I care for a child or an adult?
If you have a child or an adult under your care, you may ask for a postponement or excuse from jury service. Read your summons carefully or contact your local jury office. If you are the mother who is breastfeeding a child, you may request a postponement for up to one year by filling out the summons response form.
What do I do if I need special accommodations?
If you need certain accommodations such as assistance with a wheelchair, hearing amplification, or special seating, contact your local jury office right away. Let them know what you will need. If they cannot reasonably accommodate you, you may request to be excused from jury service.
Why do jurors seem to wait around so much?
The judge and court staff works to reduce the time prospective jurors spend waiting for assignment. The court asks for your patience and suggests that you bring a book or other reading material to occupy your time while waiting. The judge and court staff will explain delays when possible.
Is my privacy protected during and after the trial?
The judge will take your privacy into consideration when making decisions about the case. The judge must balance the requirement in the federal Constitution that guarantees people a public and speedy trial against the concerns jurors may have about privacy. If you have questions about your privacy, please let the judge know. If a member of the media, a lawyer, or a friend or family member of one of the people involved in the case approaches you during the trial, let the judge know immediately. This type of contact is inappropriate during a trial. After the trial is over, the media and parties to the case may be able to contact you, but you do not have to talk to them. Call the judge in your case if you feel harassed.
What happens after the verdict?
Once the verdict is read in court by the clerk, the members of the jury may be polled and asked how they voted. Jurors are given proof of their service and often certificates of appreciation or thank-you letters and then are released from jury service. Some jurors find it is helpful to give the judge and attorneys feedback about the trial. Sometimes jurors even exchange phone numbers in order to discuss aspects of the case with other people who shared the same experience. If you do not wish to be contacted after the trial, let the judge know.
After long and stressful trials, some jurors may feel disoriented. Some jurors may also need to talk to a professional about feelings that the trial may have brought up. The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) publishes a manual titled Through the Eyes of the Juror: A Manual for Addressing Juror Stress. NCSC can be contacted at 800-877-1233.
What if I am called as a grand juror?
The grand jury is different from a trial jury (known as a petit jury). The terms and purposes of service for each are different and are defined in section 888 of the Penal Code. People called for grand jury duty should contact the court that has summoned them with specific questions. Additional information can be found through the California Grand Jurors Association.
How do I apply for a job in jury management with my local court or the state judicial branch?
The California Judicial Branch offers diverse career opportunities in a variety of fields including jury management, as well as court operations, finance, information technology, legal, facilitates, administrative support, and more.


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There was Barry Zito being lights-out.
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There was the Giants offense actually, you know, hitting.
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There were the Dodgers being all, Wtvr, take the division.
(There were shadows.)
There were the Giants being all, Sure, we'll take it.
5.5 games up, in first place. Magic number is 17. The End.
(And yeah, there were shadows.)
I tried to find some significance to the number 17 to regale you all with, but there wasn't all that much. All I did discover, courtesy of Wikipedia, is that it's the number to call for the police in France and the total number of syllables in a haiku, so I guess those are fun(ish) facts. Or not really. The Giants need to hurry up and pare down that magic number so I can find all sorts of fantastically weird facts. We're heading to Coors Field, aka the Chamber of Horrors, tonight, so weirdness is sure to abound.
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But seriously, I have a question: why does ESPN schedule West Coast games so they start at 5 and then spend the entire broadcast talking about the weird start time and the shadows? That would be like me over-baking my cupcakes every time I make them and then going, Look, look! So interesting! They're burnt! That would just be weird. If I had a dollar for every time they mentioned the shadows on the broadcast, I could severely cut into the US deficit or maybe buy a Burberry trench-coat.
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Roasting isn't usually the first cooking method you think of for cauliflower but the results are quite delicious. The florets are cut into thick slices and tossed with extra-virgin olive oil and herbs. Wherever the flat surfaces come into contact with the hot roasting pan, a deep browning occurs that results in a sweet, nutty flavor.
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You should have gone over to one of those showroom cars, taken the hood, and slammed it.
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Thank you. I was sidturbed by them, because I couldn't answer to them, and I was like "OMG what did I do wrong now?"
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The handsome devil compliment made me laugh, but it has some truth of it. I do have some fiendish heritage
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So, with the MKS, Lincoln is thumbing its nose at the luxury-car tide that has moved inexorably toward rear-wheel drive. Determined to make the most of the family-sedan platform they were given, Lincoln engineers fashioned an entirely new, control-arm rear suspension, partly to accommodate optional twenty-inch wheels. They also attached both front and rear suspensions to fully isolated subframes. And, of course, they specified an optional all-wheel-drive system, a feature that no midprice luxury sedan can do without these days.
The MKS is good, but hardly groundbreaking, to drive. On a ribbon of blacktop that undulated through Virginia horse country, the MKS exhibited decent body control and bump suppression, precise if not overly communicative steering, and smooth shifting from the six-speed automatic, which can be operated manually via the gearshift lever. The brakes work fine, but the pedal goes soft when you really stomp on it during hard driving. The cabin is whisper-quiet, and our test vehicle with twenty-inch wheels rode well, although it became slightly unsettled over freeway expansion joints. Eighteen- and nineteen-inch footwear also is available.
Lincoln bored out Ford's corporate 3.5-liter V-6 to 3.7 liters for MKS duty, and the resulting 275 hp (with premium fuel; power drops to 273 hp if you choose lower octane) was enough, but just enough, to propel our 4276-pound, all-wheel-drive test car. Fuel economy for the AWD MKS is rated at 16/23 mpg; we averaged about 18 mpg over the course of a day's driving on freeways and two-lane. For now, the 3.7-liter is the only powertrain option, but Lincoln is developing a direct-injected, twin-turbocharged version of the 3.5-liter V-6 that should produce about 340 hp and 340 lb-ft of torque. The division wisely will pair this promising new powertrain only with all-wheel drive in the MKS. Unfortunately, it won't be available until spring 2009.
Here and accounted for now, though, are the MKS's plentiful creature comforts. The roomy cabin is handsomely appointed with nice leather (from the same Scottish supplier that did the 1956 Continental Mark II, no less), fit and finish are commendable, and dual moonroofs are optional. The available touch-screen navigation system is top-notch, the Sync phone/audio interface is standard, and the optional 600-watt, THX II Certified 5.1 surround-sound stereo will rock your world.
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Hyundai Santa Fe Test Drives
proudnewdad Posts: 12I am planning to but a SUV this Spring. I have sat in a lot of SUV's over the last 4 months and went to the Detroit Auto Show and sat in a bunch more. The one thing I notice about midsize SUV's are the front arm rests. I am 6'2 and 220lbs, the driver armrest in the SF is shared with the passenger. I have found this to be the most comfortable. Other cars like the VUE, highlander,CRV and others have their own armrest for driver and pasenger. I find my arm dangles over the armrest and is not comfortable. After all SUV's I've drove, I am liking the SF.
gizzer777 Posts: 335When I test drove the AWD 07 Sante fe w/2.7 engine, I was not that taken. Perhaps it was that car, the tranny, or my mindset. A few days later I drove the 3.3 SE model and bought it. It was much quieter and more comfortable than the other brands I had driven, felt solid and generally had more bang for the buck IMHO.....Just took me a while to get used to the fact that I was buying a Hyundai...old reps die hard....
Mind you, I did not need the extra power of the 3.3 but from what I had read, it was a better engine with better technology and MPG....the SE had the towing pkg and perhaps a different suspension??? Anyway it felt better to me.
Normally I try to stay away from the "option pkgs" but I just did not want the 2.7...thus entered the SE model -
g8trgrl Posts: 9I test drove the SF FWD GLS today - and the CRV EX model. No comparison. The SF had lots of plusses....incredibly quiet (as compared to the CRV), much better pickup, and absolutely no comparison in the engine. Now I'm torn reading all your posts about the SE - and having seen someone else's post in this area about picking up an LTD for $24K (which is the sticker price with the option package I saw today).
I found a dealer in the suburbs who seems to have a ton in inventory - I think heading away from the city (Chicago) will net me a better deal...if I can get the SE, from the sounds of it, for what I was planning to pay, I think I'll go for it.
Other loves: big back window, nice seats and comfortable viewing angles...can reach the stereo and feel like the leg length works (I'm 5'8") and really dug the cargo area in the back (no third row for me).
Any thoughts on what I should expect to pay for an SE right about now???
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rangersrock Posts: 21It depends on which option packages you want. I saw a number of posts in which people got Santa Fes for over $5,000 off MSRP. I was able to get a 2007 Ltd with the touring package and floor mats for $22,800, plus tax, title and license.
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rwm2 Posts: 11The poster of #21 mentions "all wheels providing power". As I understand Hyundai's AWD system, it is actually only a 2WD system during normal traction situations. The rear wheels are driven only after the system detects loss of traction by the front wheels, or if you push the lock button and your are doing less than 25mhp. This seems to be a common system used on many cars, but not my audi, which actually does provide power to all four wheels all the time. It is useful to remember that as you are driving down the (dry) road in your AWD Santa Fe, only the front wheels get power. I would be happy to be corrected if my understanding is incorrect.
rwm2 Posts: 11I think I prefer power to all wheels all the time. That way, the fronts are less likely to lose traction in the first place because power is going to four patches of tire rubber instead of two. The 'part-time AWD' approach attempts to recover gracefully upon traction loss, whereas the 'full-time AWD' helps prevent traction loss. In practice this may be a fine distinction, but sometimes fine distinctions make the difference between losing control and not losing control. Audi will argue that their design does not use more gas. Anyway, people seeking high MPG will probably not be looking at the Santa Fe. I am considering the Santa Fe, but am having trouble justifying the extra bucks for the part-time AWD system.
edmac1 Posts: 36The Q7 must be a damn good car since it costs about twice as much as a Santa Fe.
If the latest Consumer Reports Annual Auto Issue is any guide, Hyundai is making great strides in its efforts to produce top-quality vehicles. In the Reliability section (the one with all the little black and red circles, dots, etc.) the 2006 Santa Fe is rated "much better than average" in every category. -
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gizzer777 Posts: 335I would SUGGEST etrailer.com
then add the oem plug and play from the dealer (about $86)
I got my drawtight hitch and it was a perfect fit. I bought the plug and play from the dealer (stealership) to avoid any possible warranty issue + it was easy and I am lazy! .
Easy installation...I just used a small jack to position the hitch and tightened in the 4 bolts...done in about 15 minutes. Then added the plug in harness in another 15 minutes...voila...nice and neat. About $210 spent.
30 minutes was my total and a lot of that time was hitch positioning (heavy) and routing the harness neatly in the under carriage. You should find the oem plug connectors on the driver side under the rear tire fender well...funky looking connectors on 2 wire looms. (capped to protected the wiring.....)
There is a large thread if you search these forums on these hitches!
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Record high already broken, but get ready for winter again
BY ANNA HELING Staff Reporter January 28, 2013 9:50AM
At 31st street and the lake, a jogger runs past decorative trees in the Burnham Centennial Prairie, on a unseasonably warm late January day. Photographed on January 28, 2013., | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times
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The Chicago region's unseasonably warm weather broke a record high temperature Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. But snow is right around the corner.
The area's previous record high temperature for Jan. 29 was 59 degrees, set in 1914, but the weather service reported 60 degrees at O'Hare Tuesday morning.
The weather agency predicts Tuesday will see a high of 63 degrees with an 80 percent chance of heavy rain.
Since temperature record keeping began in 1872, there have only been 33 days in January with temperatures above 60 degrees, the weather service said.
The last time the temperature reached 60 degrees or higher in Chicago in January was a 65-degree day on Jan. 7, 2008, the weather service said.
The heavy rain is expected to continue Tuesday night, when the temperature will begin to fall. By Wednesday morning, a mix of rain and snow is possible.
"It's definitely more of a springlike system," said National Weather Service meteorologist Jamie Enderlen. "When the cold air comes back in, we'll come back to a more typical winter setup."
But the springlike temperatures and rain won't last for long.
On Tuesday evening, temperatures will plummet, and Wednesday's high will be in the 30s.
"It'll probably be a good 30 degrees cooler in the day on Wednesday, and we may even lose a few degrees into the upper 20s in the afternoon," Bardou said. "It's a brief taste of April, then going back to January."
Wednesday also brings a chance of light snow accumulation — about an inch to 1 1/2 inches. Northwestern suburbs and areas near Rockford could see the most snow, potentially up to two inches, Bardou said.
Forecasters also are warning of possible "water issues" and sewage backups because the frozen ground might not be able to soak up Tuesday's expected heavy rainfall.
Sunday's rainfall totaled .58 inches at O'Hare, courtesy of a low-pressure system and warm, moist air from the south. When the rain fell and hit ground-level objects that were below freezing, it froze on top of cars, roads and sidewalks, forming a sheet of ice that led to traffic delays.
Enderlen said the moisture levels in the air are at a near-record level for January.
"This is really off the charts," she said. "It's so moist outside right now with the fog and the lingering drizzle that if you actually look at the moisture in the atmosphere, it's average for July."


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"There are going to be more vendors this year than I've ever had," said Anne Dilworth, special events coordinator and Team Cleveland manager. "I'm having to make space just to have room for them all."
Apparently the pleasant autumn weather is to blame for the increase in vendors.
"I think the arts and crafters are seeing that it's going to be great weather," said Dilworth. "Also, Octoberfest has grown, and it's just getting bigger and bigger."
The festival, which begins today at 5 p.m., will also include plenty of food vendors, who will have something delicious for everyone.
"We'll have 18 food vendors this year—everything from pizza, hot tamales, snow cones, chicken on a stick, burgers, funnel cake, ice cream… you name it," said Dilworth.
Dilworth also added that they would have more kids' activities this year than ever before, including rock climbing, paintball, and a bungee jump.
The children's section will be located near the Cleveland Fire Station downtown.
"There's going to be something for everybody this year," said Dilworth. "The whole family can be involved."
Memphis In May competitors have already begun preparing for the competition which will be held Saturday.
The official kickoff of Octoberfest will be at 6 p.m. today with the Lighting of the Grill ceremony at the main stage near the Delta Arts Alliance.
Festivities begin Saturday at 9 a.m. downtown and will end with the announcement of the barbecue winners at 6 p.m.


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"We have been given such an added advantage with the new technology and equipment," said sophomore dental hygiene student Sylar Rogers. "The knowledge and expertise will make us more marketable when seeking employment in the competitive job market."
MDCC was the recipient of a $40,927 USDA, Rural Development Grant to partially fund the purchase of new digital radiographic equipment and practice management software for its Dental Hygiene Program.
This grant was funded through the USDA, Rural Development's Community Facilities Program.
The installation of this equipment has allowed Mississippi Delta Community College the opportunity to provide their students with the most advanced technology that is presently being used in dental offices these days.
According to Mrs. Catherine Dunn, Dental Hygiene Program Supervisor, "The ability to train on digital radiographic equipment is essential because digital x-rays are quickly becoming the standard in dental imaging. An increasing number of dental professionals are choosing to use digital radiography over conventional x-ray film as a tool in diagnosing dental caries."
For years, x-ray film was instrumental in the thorough examination of possible lesions. It was the only tool available.
However, digital radiography has proven to be superior to film in diagnosing even the smallest carious lesions because of its ability to enlarge, enhance, contrast, and even colorize an x-ray image through advanced imaging software.
Simply stated, there is no comparison between a 1-inch x 1.5-inch film on a light box versus a digital image enlarged to the size of a computer screen.
Early stages of decay are more visible through an enlarged digital radiograph, allowing for earlier detection and minimally invasive dental treatment.
Not only are they an excellent diagnostic tool, but they decrease radiation to the patient by over 80 percent.
Freshman student Daneille Hall said, "I am very impressed with the technological advances here at MDCC. The different teaching methods are fantastic. We are taught in the classroom, hands on in the class, and videos that we are able to watch at our computers in our operatory or even at home."
The MDCC Dental Hygiene program provides students with the knowledge and clinical experience to perform patient assessments, individualize treatment plans, take prescribed radiographs, implement treatment, and execute formative evaluations during treatment and summative evaluations upon re-care.
This comprehensive dental hygiene process of care is presented throughout the curriculum and is applied in the clinical setting.
The MDCC Dental Hygiene facility is located on the MDCC campus in the Allied Health Building.
The Dental Hygiene program provides students with the knowledge base for dental hygiene and prepares students to assess, plan, implement and evaluate dental hygiene services as an integral member of the health team.
Learning experiences and practice time in clinical and radiological procedures is necessary to assure sufficient opportunity to develop competence in all clinical and radiological procedures included in the Dental Hygiene curriculum.
The MDCC Dental Hygiene Clinic is used 24 hours a week in the fall and 28 hours a week in the spring for clinical teaching.
The clinical faculty includes 3 full-time dental hygienist and three general dentists.
The patient population is acquired from the student body, faculty, family members, and the public.
Ten treatment areas, 2 radiographic areas, and one panoramic area are available for use by clinicians.
When applicable, all treatment areas are utilized during each session.
For more information, visit MDCC's website at www.msdelta.edu or call 662-246-6322.


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For more information on Kick Butts Day visit www.kickbuttsday.org
About Kick Butts Day
Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco. The next Kick Butts Day is March 20, 2013. We're expecting more than 1,000 events in schools and communities across the United States and even around the world.
On Kick Butts Day, teachers, youth leaders and health advocates organize events to:
· Raise awareness of the problem of tobacco use in their state or community;
· Encourage youth to reject the tobacco industry's deceptive marketing and stay tobacco-free; and
· Urge elected officials to take action to protect kids from tobacco.
Kick Butts Day is organized by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and sponsored by the United Health Foundation. The first Kick Butts Day was held in 1996.


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As we all know, it's one thing to visit a place several times, but quite another to actually live there. Like so many others, I've fantasized about life in France—and specifically, in Paris—for years. But now that I'm fortunate enough to live just 40 minutes south of the City of Light (thanks to France's fabulous high-speed rail lines), a trip into "the city" still thrills me each time I travel into the Gare de Lyon station, a turn-of-the-20th century wonder that transports passengers between Paris and central and southeast France, the French Riviera, French-speaking Switzerland and bella Italia.
Yes, I am still in the "honeymoon phase" of this "French move" thing, when every little experience fascinates and pleases me. I know—I'll get over it. But let me enjoy this for now.
Because traveling to Paris from my new hometown of Samois-sur-Seine requires a bit of planning, I try to take full advantage of the time I spend in the city. And I've made it a personal goal to get into Paris at least once a week, if I can. While I'm absolutely loving peaceful French village life, I'm still a big-city girl at heart and thrive off the frenetic energy and bustling pace that a world-class metropolis provides. So even if I've got freelance work-related appointments or interviews scheduled in Paris, I build personal pleasures into my day. And because I've previously made lots of trips here, I've got a good feel for the city's fabulous, get-anywhere-in-no-time Metro subway system and its often confusing streets. So these days I spend more time heading where I want to go, rather than getting hopelessly lost and trying out my bad-but-slowly improving French on unsuspecting Parisians.
On a couple of recent day trips into the city, I've had a chance to meet up with some former corporate colleagues; stop in at the elegant Mark Clément Coiffure salon owned by an African-American stylist from Los Angeles (about which I'll write much more later—merci beaucoup for the write-up, Prissy Mag!); and pop into WH Smith Paris for its vast selection of English-language Travel books. And just this past Saturday night, I traveled in to the artsy Montmartre district to catch the FABULOUS acoustic guitar set from folk rock singer/songwriter Hannah Judson (a former Chicago woman, no less!) at the standing-room-only, cave-like Au Petit Théâtre du Bonheur.
So while I was in town, I made time to FINALLY visit the famed Jardin des Tuileries (Tuileries Garden), a gorgeous green space that often makes it onto tourists' must-see lists. Right across the street from WH Smith, the Garden was conspicuously quiet and free of the crowds it likely woos during warmer months. After visiting my former colleagues, I stopped in for a relaxing, splurge massage at Lancôme's signature spa on ritzy rue du Faubourg-St-Honoré, as this spot has been on my own must-do list whenever I've visited Paris in the past. And as I always do when in this part of town, I paid a pilgrimage to Ladurée, that mecca of macarons on nearby rue Royale, where even its WEBSITE is an adventure in pleasure (be sure to turn your computer sound "ON" first!). And even though a couple of my visits have been on gray, overcast days, I've allowed myself time to wander through Paris' magical streets, just as I do when I'm here for a days-long visit.
I'm curious: how do YOU embrace the "tourist" in you when you travel to places you know well, whether you're visiting for business or pleasure? I find it's a great way to keep appreciating the charm you fell for in the first place.


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Thursday, November 18, 2010
Starting to look a lot like Christmas.
39 comments:
- Blue Ridge Altered Art said...
Beautiful vignette and I love using dried hydrangea any time of the year. ~~Sherry~~
- November 18, 2010 at 1:34 PM
- My Cottage Charm said...
Thanks for linking up! :) Love the lights in the table, it gives our tree even more of a glow, too cute! I adore that table...great find!
Have a great week!
Missy :) - November 18, 2010 at 1:44 PM
- Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack said...
Looks beautiful! What a great idea to add the lights inside of the table. So festive and pretty!
Have a great weekend!
~Michelle - November 18, 2010 at 6:24 PM
- Ann said...
WOW I love it too! The tree is gorgeous!! Giving me and idea for my dried hydranges.
thanks for sharing! - November 18, 2010 at 6:43 PM
- Momma Button said...
What a beautiful tree! I love the idea of the lights in the table under it! Well done!
- November 18, 2010 at 7:32 PM
- rachelsjunkinthetrunk said...
I love these pictures! Adding the Christmas music was bonus! I started over the weekend . I bought a small black tree from Target. It was only $8 . I want to add red roses. Thank you for sharing!
- November 18, 2010 at 10:02 PM
- Linda said...
Looks so pretty~ I love the light coming up from the table, and all the pretty hydrangea, too!
- November 19, 2010 at 12:18 AM
- Paige @ The Wandering Cottage said...
Pretty! Some of my Christmas decor may have gotten out of the box too!
- November 19, 2010 at 7:48 AM
- Uncle Tractor said...
When our daughter was little, we would put up our tree(s) on Thanksgiving Day. It would keep the little one out from under Mom's feet while she was getting dinner ready. I've never been much of a football fan, so we would pop a Xmas video in and enjoy the lights. We still try to continue this tradition when we are home. This year we are visiting my daughter and her family, so the tree will go up after Thanksgiving. Your tree looks great!
- November 19, 2010 at 8:34 AM
- The Answer Is Chocolate said...
WOW! This is genius! Now I'm going to be on the hunt for a table like this. What a stunning way to display and the tree is outstanding too! Thanks for linking up to my "Open House".
- November 19, 2010 at 10:02 AM
- Linda @ A La Carte said...
Love how your tree looks! The table with lights is such a cool idea! I haven't started on my trees yet, but will the day after Thanksgiving! Thanks for joining Junkin Finds Friday!!!
- November 19, 2010 at 10:50 AM
- Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...
- November 19, 2010 at 11:36 PM
- Vintagesouthernlife said...
Your tree looks so pretty. Great find!
- November 20, 2010 at 12:45 AM
- gail myrepurposedlife.net said...
what a great way to use your table! Very festive.
thanks so much for linking up and linking back.
gail - November 20, 2010 at 8:13 PM
- Betty said...
Hi, I'm visiting from Thrifty Thursdays and I think your tree looks wonderful. I love the hydrangeas.
- November 20, 2010 at 8:25 PM
- Mimi said...
Pattie, I love that little tree...it is really pretty with the clear lights and hydrangeas. The sconces looks great.
- November 20, 2010 at 9:14 PM
- Michelle @ Sweet Something Design said...
Too pretty!! Love the sconces you painted too, great job!
- November 21, 2010 at 10:59 AM
- Suzanne@thriftstoredecorjunky said...
Love the tree! I feeel inspired...
- November 22, 2010 at 12:24 AM
- Amy @MaisonDecor said...
I think I have to do a table top tree this year too. Yours looks really nice!
- November 22, 2010 at 8:23 AM
- Renegades said...
Wow that is so pretty. I just love the idea of the table. So cool!
- November 22, 2010 at 11:28 AM
- Simone @ Doberman's by the Sea said...
I love the lights and the hydrangas and the entire set up. So very creative!
- November 22, 2010 at 11:49 AM
- Amy Kinser said...
Such a pretty tree. Love it on the table. I have done most of my decorating since we will be gone for Thanksgiving.
- November 22, 2010 at 8:07 PM
- Denise said...
I had said I wasn't going to put up the tree til after Thanksgiving, but you know, I don't think I can wait. Yours is wonderful. I love the lights under glass on the table. Brilliant!!! (Literally and figuratively!!) And the dried hydrangeas! Why didn't I save any. I promise... next year. ALso - I love the white shutters and sconces. ...icing on the cake!
- November 23, 2010 at 6:06 AM
- Pamela said...
Brilliant to put the lights in the table. The dried hydrangeas are a special touch. Looks like a relaxing place to be with the glow of the lights.
- November 24, 2010 at 8:12 AM
- Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys said...
I would have never thought of Hydrangeas for the tree. Great idea! I like the table. Awesome find.
- November 24, 2010 at 8:15 AM
- eye_on_sparrow said...
Very pretty Christmas display. I havn't done any Christmas decorating yet.
- November 24, 2010 at 10:51 AM
- LV said...
What a clever and creative idea. You are one talented lady. I really enjoyed your blog and seeing this pretty post.
- November 25, 2010 at 7:53 AM
- Coloradolady said...
Oh, I love your tree and the table. I have all my trees up. I said I was only doing one, but actually did 5. One large, and four small......glad to be done too!!! Happy VTT!!
- November 25, 2010 at 8:03 AM
- Kathy said...
This is so pretty _ I bet your whole room glows :-)
- November 25, 2010 at 5:18 PM
- Lyneen said...
Beautiful tree... love the sconces... super finds!
- November 25, 2010 at 7:23 PM
- Susan said...
The tree is beautiful!!
- November 26, 2010 at 7:52 PM
- Debbie@Debbie-Dabble said...
Love the table esp. the lights in the table!! The tree and the whole vignette is stunning!!
I am doing my 13th tree today and still have my 14th to do which is in my doll house!
Tour of my home starts on Friday, please stop by when you can!!
Debbie @ A Debbie-Dabble Christmas - November 29, 2010 at 7:25 AM
- Katie said...
Thank you for linking up your project at http://sewwoodsy.blogspot.com/! Make sure you stop by this Wednesday for another edition of What's Up Wednesdays!
- November 29, 2010 at 8:15 AM
- Sandy at Teacup Lane said...
It is beautiful unlit but it is stunning lit at night! You are very talented. I just love it. And, no, I haven't started to decorate inside yet. Outside is done though. I'm going to start today!
- November 29, 2010 at 10:42 AM
- Megan @ Polish The Stars.com said...
Looks great! I love how it is lit up from underneath. Thanks for linking up to my Christmas Party! :)
- December 3, 2010 at 10:57 PM
- Cassie @ Primitive & Proper said...
that is so neat being lit up from underneath! wow- way to make a showstopping arrangement with a table!
- December 8, 2010 at 12:05 PM
- Jessa Irene (Holiday-Haven) said...
You are so creative, wonderful photos and that is a lovely tree!!
- December 13, 2010 at 10:43 PM
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- December 13, 2010 at 10:43 PM
- Christina at I Gotta Create! said...
I have to admit I haven't even started on Christmas yet, but you inspire me with the sparkle and glow of this this lovely creation. I love the glow-y base :) Thanks so much for linking it up at my holiday party!!
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The money being spent is the taxpayers' money, not the school board's. Some board members seem unconcerned about that fact. That the money was obtained with false promises and outright lies is shameful.
Nearly every communication from the board touted a $29 per $100,000 in assessed value to the taxpayer for the bonds. When The Willits News published the small print found hidden in the bond language on the ballot that said the assessments could potentially rise to $54.31 we received visits and calls from school board members and the district administration saying we were in error.
WUSD bond taxes on the current tax bill have increased to nearly $85 per $100,000 assessment.
The ballot arguments guaranteed the district would employ local contractors. In October, the board once again disavowed this commitment to taxpayers.
The board has perpetuated the original sham by obfuscating issues surrounding the bond and contracts.
The Willits News calls for the following actions:
We urge the oversight board to step down immediately. We thank them for their service to the community, we know they have tried.
During the election, the school district promised voters this committee would be the eyes and ears of the community.
In reality, the entire scope of this state-mandated oversight committee was merely to rubber stamp the checkbook with absolutely no say in what the money was to be spent on.
We are pleased the school board seems to have agreed with the recommendation of the Mendocino County Office of Education to stop any and all new school construction, except for Clark and Sullivan to actually complete the construction at the high school that was supposed to have been completed more than a month ago.
We urge an immediate and completely independent audit of the school district, including a full review of the financial interactions between the cash contributors to the election and the moneys spent post election. While the audit company chosen by the MCOE is a reputable firm, they have a history with the district and contributed to the campaign to pass the original bond.
We also ask the Mendocino County District Attorney to investigate the school district actions for the potential of fraud.
We are mildly encouraged by the board's scheduling of next Thursday's open community meeting; but we have seen this before. While this is a good first step, it is unclear to us that anything will change without a thorough public airing of all past deals and missteps.
Should the board fail to change its course, its members should resign.
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Vickroy: Retirement savings, dreams down the drain
BY DONNA VICKROY firstname.lastname@example.com Twitter: @dvickroy January 25, 2013 5:20PM
Karen Gleason stands near her mailbox where the bills keep coming in front of her home in Tinley Park, Illinois, Thursday, January 17, 2013. With savings gone and their 401(k)s nearly tapped out, this middle-aged couple is the face of the new American nightmare. Her husband lost his job a few years ago and now works for half the pay. Their last resort will be to sell the home they've lived in for 24 years. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media
Updated: February 28, 2013 6:15AM
Karen Gleason could be the poster child for the American dream turned nightmare.
Then again, so could millions of other American workers.
Five years ago, Gleason and her husband, Mike, were living well.
Their Tinley Park house was valued at nearly $300,000. Mike had a good-paying job as a manager at an Elmhurst Caterpillar dealership. They had grand plans for retiring in a less-expensive area of Tennessee, a place where their home's equity and their $50,000 retirement nest egg would go far.
"Life was good," Gleason said.
And then the bottom dropped out.
One day in 2010, Mike went into work and was handed four pink slips.
"He was torn up about having to lay people off," Karen said. But he did what he had to do.
When he got to the last slip he noticed there was no name on it. He asked about it and was told the final layoff notice was for him.
Mike was just shy of 50 at the time. He'd worked for Cat most of his adult life. It was like a second family, Karen Gleason said. Losing his job was like losing a piece of himself.
Gleason watched as her husband spent nearly a month dealing with it.
"He was a mess," she said.
"After three weeks I told him, 'Enough.' He'd used up his three weeks vacation and now it was time to get back to work," she said.
But the only work Mike could find came more than a year later when he landed a position hauling 100-pound tires for half the pay.
It was a blow to his self-esteem and to the Gleasons' finances. To make matters worse, the real estate market tanked. Today, their mortgaged bilevel home is worth $185,000.
With nowhere else to turn, they began tapping their nest egg.
"We're down to $3,000 from $50,000," said Gleason, who works part time at Zettlmeier's Bakerei in Tinley Park. "When that runs out, we won't have a choice but to sell the house."
The couple have gone from making plans to making it through the day.
"We worry constantly," Gleason said. "We don't go out to eat, we don't go to movies. We still want to retire. We deserve to retire. We've worked our butts off all these years to be able to retire. But how are we supposed to do that?"
A good question and one asked all too frequently these days.
As sad as the Gleasons' story is, Debra Baker has heard it many times. She knows households in which both wage earners have lost their jobs. She has clients whose adult children have moved back in with them.
The Orland Park certified financial planner said recently released statistics revealing that 1 in 4 American households have tapped their retirement funds bear out the desperate situation too many Americans find themselves in.
"People are using their 401(k)s to pay everyday expenses," said Baker, who is second vice president/financial adviser for The Moran Group, part of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. "A lot of people found themselves in dire straits during the past five years."
She said the withdrawals are understandable in many cases.
"You have to feed the family, you have to keep the heat on," she said. "But some people are tapping their savings for things like vacations and big-screen TVs."
Whatever the motivation, Baker said, the trend does not bode well for those nearing retirement or for the younger generation who may end up supporting them.
"If a couple gets to age 65 with no heart disease and no cancer, there's a 50 percent chance one of them will live to be 90," Baker said. "Many people are living longer in retirement than they did in the work force."
The average amount that most people have put away — $25,000 to $75,000, Baker said — is way below the amount they'll need, especially if they live well into their golden years or if they fall ill along the way.
"Many think they'll just work longer, to 67 or even 70," Baker said. "But there are no guarantees your health or your employer will allow you to do that."
So what is an already desperate person to do? Gleason asks. Expenses, particularly property tax bills, continue to climb, yet income does not.
Baker suggests people nearing retirement "start planning again as soon as possible. Look at every little way you can save. That $3 Starbucks can add up over a year's time."
Evaluate your lifestyle, she said. Do you really need new phones, cable, new clothes?
Consider putting any extra cash, even if it's just $25 a month, into a Roth IRA or Roth 401(k), which is taxed at the time of contribution instead of later, when the money is withdrawn.
In addition, she said, if you find yourself short of cash for your kid's college tuition or for living expenses, first tap your savings, then your home equity. Retirement money should be the last resort, she said.
"You can borrow to pay tuition, but you can't borrow to fund your retirement," she said.
"Don't lose hope," she said, though she admits the key to successful retirement saving is to start young.
"It doesn't take massive wealth to accumulate a nest egg but it does take time," she said.
"If you want to retire at the same standard of living you're at now, you should be putting away 10 percent of your income a year. But you need to start doing that early," she said. The government now allows workers to pack away $17,500 a year into a 401(k), tax-free for the year the contribution is made. Those over 50 can add $5,500 to that.
The magic "number," or total savings needed at retirement, varies with the individual, she said.
Think about all of the sources of revenue you'll have when you retire, including savings, pension and Social Security. Any additional money you'll need to pay for your housing, living expenses and health care will need to come from your retirement account.
Be aware that it's estimated a 65-year-old couple will need an estimated $240,000 for health care from that point in their lives forward.
Gleason, who has two grown children, one of whom still lives at home and pays rent, said lawmakers in Springfield and Washington "have no idea what we're going through. They bail out the banks, they bail out Wall Street — they're the ones who caused this mess," she said.
"And what have they done for us, the workers?" she asked. "What will become of us?"


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Launched in 1994, Marni is a luxury brand favored by a discerning coterie of international women who are curious and sophisticated: not necessarily fashion-driven, but with a strong identity and a personal vision. The Marni woman is hard to pinpoint. Elusive and arty, she likes to play with forms, prints, textures and colors. Marni is in fact, essentially, a mindset: slightly out of the schemes and subtly subversive. It's a quirky, unpredictable visual language: graphic, rigorous. Consuelo Castiglioni is the author. The Swiss-born designer conveys her personal sense of elegance and experimental approach to materials and colors, her unique flair for mixing prints and shapes in collections that are at once irreverent and emotional, with an eclectic yet coherent flavor. Age and status are irrelevant to her: she encourages women to express themselves through clothes, mixing pieces from different seasons in endlessly new, utterly individual permutations. Far from being a diktat, Marni is a range of possibilities. It knows no boundaries or impositions: this is how Consuelo conceives style. Her signature is timeless, her approach avant-garde. In an ongoing dialogue with the art world, Consuelo involves artists, both established and up-and-coming, in special projects for both retail and product. A family business in the best Italian tradition, Marni is a standout example of the qualities that make the Made in Italy label relevant. Everything, from prototypes to final pieces, is made in-house in the Milano headquarters, ensuring the highest level of quality, something Consuelo does not want to compromise. In 2012 Marni joined OTB Group. The core business focuses on Women's Ready to Wear, Bags and Shoes. The lifestyle product lines include Bijoux, Eyewear, Menswear and Accessories, Children's Wear and Fragrances. Since 2000, Marni has developed a strong flagship retail presence both offline and online. The flagship stores and shops-in-shop are as innovative, unique and non-standard as the clothes on display. Marni has also gained worldwide brand recognition through key specialty shops and the most important department stores. Furthermore, the brand pioneered web retail, focusing on the online store Marni.com, which depicts the Marni world through e-commerce as well as two distinct editorial channels: Anticamera magazine and the Waffling blog. Marni's success is built on a signature that is both elusive and unmistakable. It is a celebration of individuality, instinct and personality, with a sense of feminine pragmatism and borderless artistic invention.
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Cataclysm Beta: Old weather flying will cost 250g
Previously, during the Twitter Dev Chat in April, the developers responded that more than likely, players would be able to fly from the beginning without purchasing the tongue-in-cheek "Old Weather Flying." As for why Blizzard is now adding such a skill, I have no idea. I don't mind ponying up the gold, considering the rate at which gold is earned in Cataclysm feels much faster than in the original game. My best guess is that Blizzard still wants flying in the old world to feel special and be a goal players will strive to reach for rather than stumble across. Also, it appears that if you do not have the Cataclysm expansion, you will not see this ability as trainable -- if you want to fly in the old world, you'll need the new expansion. What do you think about the Flight Master's License?
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Dave Grohl's ready to pay tribute to the recording studio that helped launch his career.
Starting on Thursday, the Foo Fighters frontman will host "Dave Grohl Presents Sound City," a series of shows on SiriusXM that celebrate the output of California's Sound City Studios. There are nine shows in total, each focusing on a different epoch in the studio's history from 1970 to 2011.
"I'm grateful to SiriusXM for giving me the opportunity to share all this great music and to let people know what got me excited about Sound City in the first place," Grohl said in a press release.


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Impreza Head Gasket
rertz Posts: 1I have a 2003 impreza outback sport and the head gasket is leaking antifreeze! I bought the extended warranty for 1200 which covers it to 80,000 miles but the only thing is once you replace one gasket you should replace the other, the water pump and the timing belt. This just happened this week and I'm looking at about $1700 parts and labor. If I brought it to the dealer they would only fix one head gasket to eat up my $1200 bucks. I don't recommend it but you can buy stuff to pour in your radiator that seals leaks. :mad:
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xwesx Fairbanks, AlaskaPosts: 8,737And, it was not doing this before it was taken to the shop? Sounds like the timing might be off on it (which would require 2-3 hours of work to dig back into the timing belt!) - I would take it back to the shop and kindly let them know that there was a "hiccup" with their work. Perhaps they will take responsibility for it and set it straight.2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup, 1974 Ford Pinto Wagon
subbie2 Posts: 1I had an overheating issue at 63,000 and the closest maintenance shop said my throttle body needed to be replaced. When I called the dealership, they doubted this was the case so I paid the $ to have it towed to them. Indeed they found that it was the left head gasket leaking and they replaced it under the WWP-99 Engine Coolant Bulletin with only an expense to me for labor. Now, at 88,000 its overheating again. This time, to the amazement of the dealership, it was indeed to leaking of the coolant from the coolant line to the throttle body and from the water pipe under the manifold. So, they had to replace the throttle body, the hose to water pump, and reinstalled the manifold and flushed the system costing me a whopping $1,800! They had never seen corrosion as bad as this - as if that is to reassure me. Any way I can connect the coolant conditioner issue with these other coolant leaks?
blasterman2 Posts: 1Hey, I just found this forum today using google. I also have a 2002 impreza. At 75k miles, I had the head gasket problem as well. I had to pay for the repair because subaru, in it's infinite wisdom, did not include my car in the recall. I also have raw fuel smells when in cold weather. The WRX had a recall for this but again my car was excluded. I have been very unhappy with Subaru and will never buy a vehicle from them again. If anyone asks me of my opinion on a Subaru, I will tell them that Subaru does not stand by it's product and issues extremely narrow recalls (possibly to save money?).
I want them to give me back my money for the head gasket repair and include my vehicle in the cold weather fuel line recall (which btw already took them 7 years to admit on some vehicles and at first they would only pay for it in a handfull of states!).
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Shawl Collar Crop Jacket
Style # 200900
Modern and bold, this lightweight bebe blazer features a luxe elongated collar, sharp hem and cuffed 3/4 sleeves. Looks just as attention grabbing on cocktail dresses as it does mixed it with suiting staples.
- 100% polyester.
- Center back to hem: 18" (46 cm)
- Sleeve length: 18" (46 cm) with 10" (25 cm) opening
- Polyester lining
- Dry clean
- Imported
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size S
Shawl Collar Crop Jacket
This blazer is my ALL TIME FAVORITE! I have it in 5 different colors [Pink, Green, Yellow, Black and Cobalt/Nautical Blue]. Its perfection. If you like to rock blazers, this is a MUST addition to your closet. Super soft material, super comfortable. Im a 34D, 5'3'' and 120lbs and a size small fits incredibly.
August 3, 2013
very chic/professional
This looks great on. Makes me feel very sophisticated. I also love the material.
August 2, 2013
Best Lightweight Blazer Out
I bought this in yellow sz small. The first time tried it on I loved it, but didn't want to spend the $. I tried to find something comparable & cheaper at other store's but no luck. There is literally no other blazer like it. Perfect fit, lightweight, and very versatile. You can pair it w/ a loose or tight fitting top, boyfriend jeans or straight legs, or dress it up. Super Cute!!!
July 25, 2013
Great for work or out in evening
I have this blazer in black, green and yellow. Great for Spring or Fall and looks amazing with low cut fitted tank and skinny pants... or you can even wear it with a skirt to work. Either way its perfect to add to your closet because you will always get use out of these. Fits perfect in the back because it is cropped and I also love that the sleeves are cropped also.
July 25, 2013
love. love. love.
I have this jacket in both yellow and very berry which is like a bright pink almost like a fuchsia and i love them both.
July 17, 2013
The product has great feautures and the fabric has great texture
I love this product I have both the black and the blue both are fabulous and look extremely exceptional on
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Lindbergh Foundation Board Members pose with honored guests, Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Gene Cernan, and James Lovell at the 35th Anniversary Celebration at The Explorers Club on May 18, 2012. Aerographs/John Slemp.
Reeve Lindbergh, Lindbergh Foundation Honorary Chairman and youngest daughter of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh addresses the crowd. Aerographs/John Slemp.
The last man on the moon, Capt. Eugene Cernan, spoke about having received the 2007 Lindbergh Spirit Award. Aerographs/John Slemp.
James Ray accepts the 2012 Spirit Award. L-R: Sean Tucker, Martha King, James Ray, John King. Special thanks to the Wiegand Foundation, Inc., for donating the Spirit bas relief. Aerographs/John Slemp.
Dr. Forrest Bird accepts the 2012 Lindbergh Award. Special thanks to the Wiegand Foundation, Inc., for donating the Award medal. Aerographs/John Slemp.
Apollo 13 Astronaut and Founding Board Member of the Lindbergh Foundation, James Lovell. He read a hand-written letter that Lindbergh sent congratulating him on his safe return to Earth. Aerographs/John Slemp.