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Anybody ever heard of the CZ 40B? I bought one from CDNN for $289.95 and I think it's one of the best firearms values on the market, IMHO. It has been discontinued as of this year, but there are still lots of them in the pipeline - CDNN had a good supply of them last week at this price and this gun appears to be really worth pursuing. From everything I can learn about it, and from my first experiences with it, I think it's money in the bank.
The CZ 40B began life a few years ago as a joint venture between Colt and CZ to help Colt get its foot back into the police firearms market, so the story goes. The gun is a dedicated built-from-the-ground-up .40 caliber - not an adaptation of a 9mm frame. They made it with an alloy frame, a double stack mimic of the 1911 grip frame style, and the Sig-style locking system. It's only commonality with the CZ 75/85 series pistols lies in the use of the CZ 75/85 double/single action trigger, the CZ 75/85 sear blocking safety, and the CZ 75B magazines. All else is brand spankin' new. The gun was first produced by CZ for Colt as the Z40 and had a newly-designed DAO trigger at that time.
Colt was not able to continue marketing the gun and had to back out of its end of the deal. So CZ replaced the trigger in what had been the Colt Z40, made some other changes, and began marketing the gun as the CZ 40B. The production run lasted for several years, but I can't determine the exact years of production. My new gun was made in '06.
When I did my homework on this gun I was struck with how much shooter attention it had attracted on the CZ forums. The forum entitled "Club CZ 40B" had been visited 2,202 times and had generated 331 responses. Reading through them, I concluded that this gun has a very large and dedicated following. The folks in the CZ gunsmithing business say it is the most reliable and trouble free of all the CZ's, which is really saying something in my book.
But don't anyone conclude that this gun is just a worked-over CZ 75B. To the contrary, it doesn't look, act, or feel like any other CZ I've ever handled or shot. It has the 1911 style grip frame, which is totally different from the usual CZ ergonomics, and it has a feel all its own. It doesn't heft like a CZ 75B, nor does it heft like a 1911. If I had to stick my neck out real far, I'd have to say it hefts more like a Sig than anything else I've ever handled.
Now for the accuracy department. The gun is reputed to be an unusually accurate .40, and my brief experience with it on the range the other day bears that out. Weather limited me to only shooting 65 rounds in it, but those were very supportive of it being a very accurate pistol. Here's how it went:
I was able to shoot ten-shot bench rest groups from 10, 15, and 25 yards with Winchester whitebox 165 grain hardball, and one five shot, 25 yard group with Winchester Ranger LE 155 JHP's. The gun delivered a 2" group at 10 yards, two 2 1/2" groups at 15 yards, and a 4 1/2" group at 25 yards. The five-shot Ranger LE group was a very nice 3 1/2"....and all this with 65 year old motor skills, arthritic hands, and a new pistol fresh out of the box. The gun performed flawlessly. It is equipped with very substantial three dot fixed sights on the order of Novak, Heinie, etc. The ones at CDNN have night sights. Dunno if its Tritium, but the dots are pale green, so they might just be Tritium.
I was a little concerned about an increase in recoil because of the lighter alloy frame. However, my take on that is that the increase in recoil is, first, entirely acceptable, and, second, tends to be more in the muzzle flip department than in straight-back felt recoil. I don't think I'd have much trouble handling it in a combat match, I'd just have to practice up with it, that's all. I think the gun probably recoils about like a similarly loaded 1911 .45......how's that for subjective?
The one thing the lovers of 40's based on 9mm frames will have to get used to is the 40B's size.........it's a BIG gun compared to the Browning Hi Power .40, for instance. It's an unapologetic, purposeful looking, combat pistol designed for police service, and it has no semblance of a "recreational" appearance at all IMHO. It's all business.
The pistol comes in a blue CZ pistol case with one magazine and a super-thumb style CZ loader. The factory mag that comes in the gun is a ten shot number that sells for $30, but the $18.95 MecGar 12 shot CZ 75B .40 caliber mags work super in it, so that's the way I'm going with it.
So that's my thumbnail sketch of the CZ 40B, folks. To each his own and I'm not about to go throw out my Hi Power or my CZ 75 and 85. But this gun is one that I have no intention of letting get away from me and I think it will give years of service. I also have no doubt that CZ will offer factory parts and service for it for years to come. I have a lot of faith in the outfit. Hope this is useful to anyone looking for an extremely good, accurate, and economical .40 caliber automatic pistol. Best.
PS - A dealer friend told me that when this pistol first came out several years ago as the Colt Z40 the MSRP on it was close to $600........that $289.95 is looking better all the time.


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Biographical and Playing Info
Given Name: Anthony Richard Conigliaro
Nickname: Tony C.
Born: Revere, MA, USA, in 1945
School: Did not attend college.
Primary Position: Right Field
Batted: Right Threw: Right
Major League Games: 876
Primary Team: Boston Red Sox
Played For
Boston Red Sox (1964-1975)
California Angels (1971)
First major league game: 4/16/1964
Final major league game: 6/12/1975
Hall of Fame Voting
No Hall of Fame elections.
See his complete statistical record at baseball-reference.com

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text: New resources on HIV and AIDS questions for development from IDS ---------------------------------------------------------------- Is development vulnerable to HIV and AIDS? : IDS explores AIDS questions for development With the 16th International AIDS conference, 'Time to Deliver', coming up in Toronto on 13-18 August, it is a good time to take stock of progress on tackling the disease. Scientists, policymakers, practitioners and communities have spent a quarter of a century attempting to deal with HIV. The virus has nevertheless become pandemic and one of the most significant challenges to health and development in the poorest parts of the World today. Despite this, the field of AIDS and development remains relatively neglected and dissipated across different disciplines and institutions. The intricate inter-relations of the issues involved should challenge researchers and policymakers to question disciplinary boundaries and to adopt not merely a multi-sectoral and multi-disciplinary approach, but also an inter-sectoral and inter-disciplinary analysis and language for developing and communicating new ideas and developing new kinds of partnerships. As Peter Piot, Executive Director of UNAIDS has highlighted, AIDS has already rewritten the rules of public health; it is increasingly necessary to rewrite the rules of development too. IDS is forging links across different areas of research and communications at the Institute and developing new partnerships to support a more coherent body of research on the topic. As part of this new programme of work on HIV/AIDS and Development, IDS has produced two new resources in partnership with UNAIDS and the International HIV/AIDS Alliance. AIDS: questions for development is a new IDS Policy Briefing that aims to assess past and current efforts to understand the disease in relation to development and to identify key policy and research gaps for development. See the new IDS Policy Briefing at: http://www.ids.ac.uk/ids/bookshop/briefs/PB32.pdf HIV, AIDS and Vulnerability is a new online key issues guide from the HIV and AIDS Resource Guide on Eldis. The guide considers how development approaches can contribute to the response to HIV and AIDS; and how HIV and AIDS can rewrite the rules of development. See the new key issues guide at: http://www.eldis.org/hivaids/vulnerability/ IDS has also begun a seminar series on AIDS Questions for Development. This series will be run in partnership with the International HIV/AIDS Alliance. For more information on these resources or any other aspect of IDS's new programme of work on HIV, AIDS and Development, contact: AIDS: Questions for Development Jerker Edstrom, Fellow; HIV, AIDS and Development, KNOTS team, mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com HIV, AIDS and Vulnerability Ingrid Young, IDS Health and Development Information Team, mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, Brighton BN1 9RE, United Kingdom, Tel: +44 1273 606261, Fax: +44 1273 621202 -- Ingrid Young mailto:email@example.com


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Templates and instructions? Not yet, and most of it is done on the spot anyway. If I find enough time to get back into papercrafting, I might make a template if the demand is high enough!
As for paper, really any kind works, but you have to consider the materials you're using. I just use construction paper or whatever scraps I find, adjusting the amount of glue I use depending on how thick the paper is. For example, letter paper is fairly thin, so I can't add too much or the paper will get soggy and wrinkly.


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Mora agrees to one-year deal with Rockies
Posted By Troy E. Renck On January 31, 2010 @ 12:05 pm In 2009 Playoffs,General Rockies,Rockies on Deck,Spring Training | No Comments
Looking to add roster versatility after signing Jason Giambi, the Rockies have agreed on a one-year, $1.3-million deal with utilityman Melvin Mora, his agent confirmed.
Mora will be used as a backup second and third baseman, while also serving as a right-handed pinch-hitter who could play the outfield on a double switch. I have been writing about this for a week that Mora profiled well for the Rockies. Colorado moved to Mora when Orlando Cabrera accepted the Reds' $3-million contract to be their shortstop.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
Operation Homefront and BAE Systems - Cont'd
The next morning I met up with her, then met up with her colleagues who were to present the check to me for Operation Homefront. I told my story (I was really nervous), and broke down a little (They were really supportive, though), and spoke about how important it is to have organizations like these. Operation Homefront does so much for military families and now has a Wounded Warrior Wives group. These types of groups are extremely important because the best support sometimes comes from people who are in your shoes, and these allow a place for the spouses to meet. From there we can vent, cry, laugh, and just be there for each other.
Basically what BAE Systems did, is they had five days where their company, worldwide, held some sort of fundraiser for Operation Homefront. They did everything from Wii bowling tournaments, to tacky tie days, to baked goods sales. I'm not positive as to the amount that was raised, but it's really cool to see people pull together for a good cause. I know this money will really help someone in need.
While I was there I was also given a tour of the place. I got to wear some funky steel toed shoes with my dress. That was attractive. Especially the socks. I'm telling you, I was hot stuff. And you better believe someone who worked there pointed out my runway worthy ensamble. The HR manager showed me sort of what they do there. Here is what I gathered... Big guys use big machines and fire to mash metal into puzzle pieces that eventually will fit onto a vehicle used over seas. Lol. Obviously, I had no idea what I was looking at, but it was really cool to see! I'd never seen a factory like that before. And amazingly enough, even though it was quite hot, everyone seemed very happy to be there. That made me happy.
Another thing I really liked about the company is that they realize sending their employees overseas to work can result in PTSD just like military. They are starting their own PTSD program within the company so that their employees do not have to seek help elsewhere. I thought that was really neat. They are also trying to hire more Wounded Veterans and are allowing them to use the services as well. More recently they are adding help for the families as well. I had a chance to sort of suggest a few ideas for that section of it. It seems like they really do want to make sure their employees are well taken care of, and the fact that they include the families in that as well, is very cool. I mean, really, if the wife isn't happy, nobody is happy!
So, I'm happy I got to help both Operation Homefront and BAE Systems in some way. Even if it was small. I'm also happy I spoke in front of people, even if it was a small group. That was way out of my comfort zone, but it felt good. People seemed to respond well, and hopefully it helped them see that their money is going to a good place.
5 words of wisdom:
Have you connected to TAPS, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors? A wonderful program helping a lot of people who've been through the same thing. They are also looking for volunteers to help others.
- August 26, 2010 at 3:37 PM
- Family Plots said...[Reply to comment]
Hey from Huntsville...
Read through the last few months of your blog and my heart broke into a million pieces for you. I'm looking forward to hearing more about you and watching you recover from this tragedy. <3 - August 26, 2010 at 6:15 PM
You did great in Anniston and people are still talking about you and your strength...how brave you are to step up and tell your story. Our employees know they do something good when they volunteer & suupport Operation Homefront; but now that we have seen and heard from you...it means even more! The Mexican was very good and the service was interesting..haha! Talk to you soon.
- August 28, 2010 at 12:22 PM
- Seraphine said...[Reply to comment]
from their 2009 annual report: BAE Systems, with 106,900 employees worldwide, delivers a full range of products
and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security,
information technology solutions and customer support services.
i am glad you went, karie. it got you out of the house. you got to meet some great people and share some stories. - August 30, 2010 at 12:55 AM
- Lacey said...[Reply to comment]
Oh, I live in Anniston and had no idea they even did things like that!!
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Boustany asks IRS about PPACA role
By National Underwriter
National Underwriter
By Allison Bell
A Republican lawmaker is asking for more details about how many people the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) needs to implement Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) tax provisions.
Rep. Charles Boustany has written to Steve Miller, the acting IRS commissioner, to ask questions about IRS PPACA resource allocation.
PPACA calls for the IRS to administer new taxes created by PPACA, including a new tax on health insurers; to impose new taxes on individuals who fail to meet PPACA coverage ownership requirements; to impose new taxes on employers that fail to meet PPACA "shared responsibility" health benefits standards; and to run a new health insurance tax credit system that is supposed to help low-income and moderate-income people pay for health coverage.
Boustany, R-La., chairman of the House Ways and Means oversight subcommittee, noted in the letter that officials at the U.S. Treasury Department, the parent of the IRS, have estimated that the IRS now has about 700 full-time equivalent staffers working on PPACA implementation.
Previously, the IRS has estimated that it would need to put about 1,300 full-time employees to work on PPACA implementation by Sept. 30, 2012, and about 900 by the end of 2013, committee officials said in a press release about the letter.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the IRS had not done much to back up those staffing needs estimates with any meaningful analysis, committee officials said.
In the letter to Miller, Boustany has asked whether the IRS is using employees from other agencies to help with PPACA work.
"If so, how many and from which agencies?" Boustany asked. "How many staff were hired by the IRS for [PPACA] implementation?
Boustany also noted that Treasury Department officials have estimated that the IRS has spent $488 million of the $1 billion in available PPACA implementation money and believes that no more PPACA implementation money is available.
Boustany is asking whether the IRS also is getting PPACA implementation money from HHS and how it is using HHS PPACA money.
"How much money, and how many full-time equivalents, does IRS anticipate needing to implement and administer the [PPACA] over the next 10 years?" Boustany asked.
Boustany said Christopher Armstrong, a member of the Ways and Means staff, will be the staffer handling IRS responses to the questions.
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Some of you may remember the incredibly addictive Maxis game, SimCity. If anything, you'll remember the awesome tunes that accompanied your construction of cityscapes, with endless building potential. And for those of you with fond memories of this game, you'll rejoice in knowing that the creators are taking it to a whole new level of development. SimCity is now global!
A walk on the-not-so-wild side...
Wow. Sometimes you strike it lucky; I certainly did last week when our wonderful PR agency Inkling mentioned they could get me a family ticket to the Wilderness Festival in Oxfordshire at the weekend.
Get your game on at Gamescom 2012
Gamescom, Europe's premier gaming event, starts today in Cologne, Germany and will run through until the end of this week (15th - 19th August). With over 275,000 visitors, more than 5,000 journalists and 557 exhibitors from 39 countries, Gamescom is the World's largest games event, uniquely showcasing all interactive game segments from PC and console right through to mobile gaming. This is the place for game devs and manufacturers to make an impression on Europe's tastemakers and games journalists.
Shapes In Motion: Acting & Movement
Shapes in Motion are hosting some exciting new Acting & Movement for Animator's workshops coming up in Sept, Oct and Nov 2012.
The Walking Dead Season 3
Despite all its woes over the first season, AMC's The Walking Dead amassed a huge following during its second season. Even though the story has arguably dragged at times, there is no doubting the fantastic special effects work that goes into each and every episode of the zombie thriller. Based on Robert Kirkman's popular zombie apocalypse comic book series by the same name, The Walking Dead has captivated TV audiences for two seasons and is already whetting appetites for its highly anticipated third season, scheduled to air in the UK in October. The story follows a group of survivors, lead by police officer Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), who band together in the midst of a gruesome zombie apocalypse. The creative concoction that is The Walking Dead blends real-world and CG elements, characters, and environments. Artists at Stargate Studios, an international production services and postproduction company, merge that which is real and imagined, as well as dead and undead, into a convincing, cohesive whole on a rather impressive weekly basis.
SIGGRAPH Round Up...
Another year another SIGGRAPH and what a packed in week it was. This year, LA didn't just give us earthquakes, heat waves and the biggest burritos known to man but also a full week of presentations from some of the biggest and newest studios plus an exhibition hall packed with the latest technology from around the world.
Here is a quick summary and a few favourites from last week. These are just some of the things to check out:
Disney Research showcases facial-capture technology at SIGGRAPH
So as many of you will know, SIGGRAPH was in full swing last week, where the nerdy world of CGI congregate in LA to share innovations, lectures and an incredible amount of boasting. SIGGRAPH is the Official Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques, where leading personnel and companies in the CGI world get together and share what's been going on for them in the past and will be in the future.
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Is your mind a whirling dervish of creativity? Do your ideas formulate out of the blue, and evolve from non-existence to intrinsically detailed visions, in a matter of minutes? Channeling these skills can be an adventure, especially if you enter an industry where the boundaries are seemingly limitless…
This Too Shall Pass
Musical originality and relentless visual ingenuity are two of the many reasons that make American indie rock outfit 'Ok Go', one of the most forward thinking, and simultaneously underrated, bands of the 21st century.
Out with a bang
Even if you only managed to catch a glimpse of yesterday's Olympic closing ceremony – there's no way you couldn't have been impressed. What a party! From the rollerblading nuns (Surely genius in their own right?), to a bus ride with our very own modern day Willy Wonka, Russell Brand – it was certainly memorable to say the least. Damien Hirst brought the stage together with one of his signature Spin paintings – signalling the importance and influence of British art across the globe. Like religion, it divides and conquers and in this case, it achieved the latter.
The Daily Grind
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Escape students possess a unique ability to intake an insanely-high level of caffeine. Some claim it assists their CGI wizardry in the classroom, others argue it's due in part to our breakout space housing the largest cappucino machine ever created by mortal hands.
Spirograph - Spirogreat!
I recently commandeered a kinder egg toy from my colleague Ellen, in the form of a mini-spirograph!
Selby's App of the Week: Fancy that!
Forget looking at silly pictures of cupcakes and sunsets on Pinterest, why not collect and organise images of stuff that you actually intend to eat, see, do or buy? Say bonjourno to Fancy, an app that lets you collect images of stuff you like, tag it, organise it, share it, buy it...BOOM! From the creators of Fancy.com, the Fancy app is available on iPad, iPhone and android and is completely FREE. Users can browse, shop and sell items they, well...fancy! You can flick through all things weird and wonderful from out-of-your-price-range sports cars and fancy gifts for your loved ones to vampire slayer kits, prosthetics limb covers and hot tub boats (no lie, it's a hot tub-boat!). This doesn't have to be an entirely self-indulgent experience either, share all those little discoveries on all the usual social media suspects to make sure everyone knows just how cool you are.
A new Kinetica exhibition space launches at Emigre Studios
Saturday 18th August sees the launch of a new Kinetica exhibition space at Emigre Studios. For those of you who don't know, Kinetica is an awesome art organisation, which exhibits kinetic/moving interactive art installations that often involve video and digital art.
The FREE tutorial for August!
August's free tutorial goes out to all the Compositors. Take this opportunity to breathe a little life into your projects, using some NUKE trickery. Based on a technique applied while working on Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Compositing tutor and Head of 2D at Escape, Davi Stein looks at how to enhance basic elements within your scene for a more filmic look.
Cartoon Yourself?
So we're really busy here at Escape, which is why I've been playing around on the internet, making a cartoon of myself… all in the name of research of course.
Web series spotlight; H+
When television orignally began, there was only a handful of black and white channels, horse and carriages wandered down our cobbled streets, and people didn't need the internet because they were too busy feeding their clothes through mangles in caves, or something! The first type of TV shows were comedies, and variety shows, and over time, they evolved into dramas, then slowly into the level of award-winning quality we see today. The internet is following a similar pattern; where as video sites originally appeared so we could swap videos of people falling over and kittens kittening, the medium is steadily evolving to produce high quality dramatic web shows.
These Autodesk eyeball sweets are causing quite a storm at Escape Studios—not least because a trail of Chinese whispers has led some students to believe we're giving away 'free Autodesk suites' ... awkward!
Also awkward: the look visitors give as you sit casually munching eyeballs, whilst taking a phone call.
Gold Medal VFX
In case you hadn't heard, the Olympics is on at the moment, and amidst the gold medals, world records, union jacks and jovial sports fans, there have been a number of VFX delights that have caught our eye here at Escape, and we thought we'd share a couple with you!
Ted is Bear-illiant!
Ted, the loveable (if not a tad feckless) bundle of fuzz waddled onto our cinema screens last week, and I was first in line to watch his hilarious shenanigans—voiced by the film's writer and director, Seth MacFarlane.


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- Athletics
- Bicycling
- Boating
- Camping
- Disc Golf
- Fishing
- Golf
- Horseback Riding
- Trails
- Picnicking
- Playgrounds
- Winter Sports
- Paddling
Acres: 2,555
- Winton Centre/Administrative Offices (513) 521-7275
- Boathouse (513) 931-1849
- Winton Woods Campground (513) 851-2267
- Meadow Links & Golf Academy Pro Shop (513) 825-3701
- The Mill Course Pro Shop (513) 825-3770
- Mill Race Banquet Center (513) 825-6467
- Parky's Farm (513) 521-3276
- Winton Woods Riding Center (513) 931-3057.
- Adventure Outpost (513) 521-2345
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10245 Winton Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45231
I-275 to Winton Road-Forest Park exit, south on Winton Road to park entrances on left and right. Also accessible via Ronald Reagan-Cross County Highway to Winton Road exit, north on Winton Road to park entrances on left and right. (Metro Bus Stop: Route 20 - no Sunday service.)
Open daily, dawn to dusk.
Winton Woods History
Sharing Memories at Winton Woods
Since the 1940s, Winton Woods has been a popular destination for thousands of residents and visitors to Cincinnati. Many great memories have been made over the years, and we have all come to enjoy the great features that this 2,555-acre park has to offer, including its miles of trails, Winton Lake, camping at the recently renovated campground, challenging golf courses, live farm animals at Parky's Farm, horseback riding at the Riding Center, exciting team-building activities at Adventure Outpost and much more. So how did this great park come to be?
Winton Woods History at a Glance
- 1939: Lease signed with the Federal Government for 905 acres near Greenhills known as the Greenhills Park Area, later known as Winton Woods.
- 1943: U.S. Army practiced maneuvers and bivouac during WWII. "Victory Gardens" of hay, soybeans and corn were grown in Winton Woods.
- 1946: Winton Woods golf course construction began. Winton Woods Archery Center recognized as one of the finest archery centers in this part of the country.
- 1949: The Schott family summer cottage was moved from its original site (at the current campground) to serve as the Winton Woods Golf Clubhouse. It was replaced in 1992.
- 1950: First Winton Woods picnic areas opened.
- 1951: The Winton Woods Golf Course opened (now known as The Mill Course). Lease signed with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for 529 acres, leading to the excavation of Winton Lake as a flood control reservoir.
- 1953: West Fork Dam was completed, costing $3,535,000.
- 1954: The Winton Woods Riding Center opened. The Winton Queen started tours of Winton Lake.
- 1957: Camping was offered along the lakeshore, providing great access to fishing.
- 1989: Winton Centre opened.
- 1990: Hayloft Barn was completed (built with beams and siding from the original barn at that location).
- 1994: Meadow Links & Golf Academy, the renovated Mill Course and new Mill Race Banquet Center opened.
- 1995: Winton Lake was dredged, removing silt and sediment buildup from urbanization and natural processes, improving lake conditions and habitat.
- 1996: Winton Woods Harbor renovated, new boathouse, hike/bike trail, horseback riding trail and playgrounds.
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All couples have their nicknames for one another, but I'm pretty sure most people don't refer to their other halves as 'nerd', 'geek' or 'dexter.' However, most people aren't Robert Pattinson, who referred to girlfriend Kristen Stewart as a 'nerd' at Comic-Con July 21. Should you be insulted if you were K-Stew?
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Posted at 10:58 PM on August 26, 2011
When BD filming ended, Rob went to Europe for the WFE publicity tour by himself. Then he went to work on Cosmopolis where he was alone for 7 weeks. He's been alone in LA now for 26 days for a total of 101 days he hasn't spent with Kristen.
They've only been in the same city (LA, SD or Toronto) for 27 days since they ended their last Twilight movie. That's a fact, the calendar doesn't lie. And it doesn't matter which one of them was working, they're both adults and they choose to work rather than spend time with each other. Rob doesn't appear to be working now, but until he gives an interview, no one knows for sure. Whatever, he hasn't rushed to London to see her.
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they were asked the question what are your costars' nerd tendencies since they were in comicon, nerd heaven central. Rob did the polite thing by saying her "nerd" tendency was to watch cooking show-which is actually a compliment cause it paints her as someone who likes to bake and cook which is kinda hot. So, it's not even teasing, it's like he took a potentially insulting situation, and blunted the insult part by actually handing her a compliment.


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Harp Backer: Opponents Smashed Our Front Window
by Nick DeFiesta & Melissa Bailey | Jul 20, 2013 10:23 am
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(Updated) After somebody smashed the front window to Toni Harp's Whalley Avenue mayoral campaign headquarters this weekend, a prominent supporter pointed the finger at her opponents—but the campaign itself officially held back.
The accusation came from campaign organizer and former West Rock Alderwoman Barbara Walker.
Walker was reacting to an incident that occurred at the 560 Whalley Ave. main Harp headquarters some time between Friday night and 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Police are looking into the incident to try to find out who may have broken the window.
Walker spoke out about the incident at a Saturday afternoon campaign barbecue at a building she owns on Dixwell Avenue. The event was the launch of a new Harp satellite campaign office in the building.
Walker argued that the window must have been broken by a supporter of a rival campaign, citing both Henry Fernandez and Kermit Carolina. She said she didn't know who else it would have been.
"Let's fight each other on the issues, not the buildings," Walker said. "They wanted to try to destroy her headquarters because they don't have anything to say. ... It's just ridiculous."
Walker is one of a group of former aldermen who have endorsed Harp. She was also a signatory to a letter released by the campaign earlier in the week in which prominent female Harp supporters attacked Carolina and Fernandez for sexist "bullying" of their candidate.
Both Carolina and Fernandez reacted sharply to Walker's remarks.
"I wouldn't even justify that comment with any response whatsoever. You can quote me on that. It's important to me that everyone be safe and that democracy be given the opportunity to work in New Haven, I think that's where we're going to stay focused," Fernandez said.
Carolina responded by phone from a wedding he was attending in Michigan, saying he wouldn't "legitimize" the comment with a response. Then he said that, a few days ago, signs in front of his campaign headquarters had been torn down, and somebody attempted to hack into his campaign's computer — actions he said he never ascribed to any of his opponents.
"I never for a minute thought that the Harp campaign, or any other campaign for that matter, would stoop to that level. I simply chalked it up to some person, for whatever reason, who wanted to vandalize property," Carolina said.
He said he hopes whoever broke the window is caught and punished accordingly, adding that such behavior is "unbecoming" of his or any of his opponents' campaigns.
"I give the other campaigns more credit that that," he said.
Asked for a response to Walker's comments, the Harp campaign issued this statement Sunday: "There is no place for violence or vandalism in any political campaign. We are glad nobody was injured as a result of this unfortunate incident. Our staff has filled out a police report, and we will let the proper authorities handle this matter from here."
An earlier version of this article follows:
Toni Harp campaign manager Jason Bartlett showed up to his campaign headquarters Saturday morning to find broken glass on the sidewalk.
Two double-plated windows on the headquarters at 560 Whalley Ave. had been smashed, Bartlett said. He made the discovery at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, he said. Harp is running in a five-way Democratic primary for mayor.
After examining the windows with a local cop, Bartlett said, he determined "it looked like a baseball bat or some other heavy instrument was used to break the glass."
He called the incident "disconcerting."
"We don't know if it was knuckleheads or if it was something else," Bartlett said.
He said police are reviewing surveillance footage from across the street.
Harp's campaign tried to leverage the incident into a fundraising opportunity: The campaign sent out an email to supporters Saturday morning announcing the vandalism and asking supporters for donations.
"Lets show the city that Toni won't be intimidated!" the campaign wrote.
Tags: Toni Harp, Henry Fernandez, Kermit Carolina, smashed windows, Sundiata Keitazulu
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posted by: Bill Saunders on July 20, 2013 1:33pm
I am no fan of vandalism, but I do admire some of the artistry.
The precise placement of the spiderweb clouds the campaign message with gossamer wings.
The smashed hole is an impressionistic map of New Haven.
or maybe the medium is the message….either way, it's a striking piece.
posted by: RCguy on July 20, 2013 2:27pm
I'd like to ask why this story is worthy of breaking the regular Saturday respite of the New Haven Independent?
[Editor: We just happened to have an editor working a Saturday shift.]
posted by: William Kurtz on July 20, 2013 6:01pm
""We don't know if it was knuckleheads or if it was something else," Bartlett said."
Oh please. My window was smashed on Church St. about three weeks ago. Technically, I don't know know if it was Toni Harp or if it was something else.
Please send me donations, too.
posted by: HhE on July 20, 2013 8:51pm
Good one on Mr. Bartlett for saying, "We don't know if it was knuckleheads or if it was something else."
Bad one on Sen. Harp's campagin for parlaying this into a fund raiser, and saying, ""Lets show the city that Toni won't be intimidated!"
This is not Ireland where a brick through your window means, "next time, it will be a bomb." This is some knucklehead outraged at a political personality or politics at large, or just some knucklehead with issues about glazing. (I suppose the really synical might think one of her own people did it, but I for one am not that jaded—yet.)
posted by: ElmCityVoice on July 21, 2013 6:49am
These are some scary comments above. Blaming Harp's camp for smashing its own headquarters windows? On this blog, it's clear everyone is already decided. Everyone has made up his/her mind. That's fine. But to be FOR one candidate is not to be AGAINST another. I think there are enough skeletons in closets to go around. Remember, after this election we all have to come back and be a community.
posted by: NewHavenerToo on July 21, 2013 7:02am
Ridiculous. I'm sure Ms. Harp's campaign already has enough money to replace that window. Why would she ask for donations? Is there a problem with the campaign's coffers already? I thought she was smarter than that. I have a funny feeling that this might have been done on purpose in order to generate simpathy for her campaign and I am sure that I am not the ONLY one to think so.
posted by: cedarhillresident! on July 21, 2013 7:35am
I saw this on the news this morning and was amazed that Jason even tried to indicate that it is was more than a bunch of punks. I think that the only people thinking this was wise to try to spin are a few folks on her campaign team that put it out there. You hurt her even more. It came off as a desperate attempt to try to redirect the people from the more important facts and issues. I talked to a couple of harp supporters yesterday (yeah I know a few, but working on them :) And this made a fool of her. As they stated it came off to them as she is either really out of touch with the daily workings of this city to think it is more than wise ass kids. Or she thinks the people are that clueless and would actually think it was anything else but what we all deal with….campaigner redrick? PLEASE. One women said that Jason is the one steering her in every wrong direction. I think Jason is an alright guy but I can name many missed steps in her campaign Not listing them. But I think she needs to step aside and get her ducks in a row and try again next go around.
posted by: Threefifths on July 21, 2013 8:51am
posted by: wendy1 on July 19, 2013 3:20pm
Sundiata made the debates worth going to and HE is the most honest of them all—no political hackery here—I'm poor, I'm black, and I'm sick of being ignored. The large population of poor, underemployed, and homeless people will most likely still be ignored after the election. I urged Justin to partner up with Sundiata, a diamond in the rough, with really good ideas. I don't know if he is listening but I expect more of the status quo with the others. Sundiata had the guts to fight with Yale Corp. over their responsibility to the city. I wonder how all you nay-sayers will respond when your taxes get raised next year or two.
This is what Sundiata Keitazulu put on his face book page.
Shaka Zulu shared New Haven Electables 2013's photo.
about an hour ago ·
Kermit Carolina is using Hitler hate tactics . Now he is inciting thugs to break windows. Like Hitler, Kermit didn't break the windows his words did . Every candidate need to speak out against this behavior.
I can not hear you Shame the devil,
I can not hear you Thomas Alfred Paine.You did say I admire and commend Mr. Sundiata Keitazulu for having the courage and conviction to partake of the democratic process even though many people felt he was not a serious contender. He claimed to represent the people of his neighborhood and expressed many interests and desires of New Haveners. Mr. Keitazulu has been blunt, down-to-earth, honest and sincere, and a purveyor of common sense. His focus has been on jobs and vocational education for our youth and others.
Although he ended his campaign on a peculiar note and made numerous accusations about several other candidates, Mr. Keitazulu did not deserve to be called a bad parent by his daughter's high school principal who made public before all of New Haven something that should have remained private and confidential.
HHE Robin what do you think.
posted by: robn on July 21, 2013 10:15am
I think Principal Carolina was right to point out Sen. Harps hypocrisy. I think he was over the line when he lost his temper and spoke about "parenting" another candidates kid (whether not not its true). Parenting might be an issue germane to the candidacy but to speak of it violates the privacy of the child who is innocent and deserves her privacy.
Mr.Keitazulu has an amusing BS detector and his candor was welcome in the campaign. Now that he's abandoning his campaign (I think), he has a choice of either fading away or staying involved. It seems like he's staying involved and effectively endorsing Sen Harp. So as a private citizen he's got nothing to lose by speaking his peace; diplomatic or not. But if he's going to drop he should do so and stop using debates as an opinion forum.
posted by: robn on July 21, 2013 10:22am
I know! Maybe this was the brick that Bob Proto and the BOA union supermajority were going to refuse to lay if Yale didn't play ball with sweetheart contracts.
"Right now, we control 20 out of 30 seats on the Board of Aldermen. Any brick they want to lay down has to get approval from the new supermajority on the board."
Bob Proto, June 27, 2012
posted by: Threefifths on July 21, 2013 12:31pm
@ Robin
But Mr.Keitazulu is over the line when he makes a statement like this.
This is what Sundiata Keitazulu put on his face book page.
Shaka Zulu shared New Haven Electables 2013's photo.
about an hour ago ·
Kermit Carolina is using Hitler hate tactics . Now he is inciting thugs to break windows. Like Hitler, Kermit didn't break the windows his words did . Every candidate need to speak out against this behavior.
posted by: Righteous Cyclist on July 21, 2013 12:55pm
This only makes us stronger. That brick, cast out of hate, will be the foundation of a new town hall with Mayor Toni Harp in command. You can't hold US back. Don't even try.
posted by: cedarhillresident! on July 21, 2013 2:38pm
Key word in that quote.."control" how on gods green earth is that democracy? Another thing what true democratic elected official wants to be controlled? Well apparently 20 of them….and who suffers because these folks are controlled? The residents of the city.
posted by: robn on July 21, 2013 3:22pm
"Bully" is the favorite label used by passive aggressive people when they are met by people who are willing to openly fight back.
posted by: anonymous on July 21, 2013 4:06pm
I'm not saying the broken window itself was planned by Harp—but the reaction is a smokescreen to distract people from the massive slumlord & back taxes issue hanging around this campaign's neck, which has featured prominently in the Courant and Register for days.
posted by: NewHavenerToo on July 21, 2013 5:07pm
Really? The title of this article changed and the Harp supporter claims it was done by someone from another camp? How irresponsible to state that. Unless it was witnessed as so, the remark is out of hand. One cannot ignore how heated the mayoral campaign has become, but to imply that it was done by ANY of the opposing campaigns is an outrage. By the way, we continuously hear from Ms. Walker but what is Ms. Harp's take on it?
posted by: True that on July 21, 2013 7:01pm
I am amazed that a campaign with all those resources, and a career politican cannot get its messaaging correct. First, it was likely to be some kids messing around. Then, who knows, it could be another campaign. Then, they send out an email asking for money so that Toni is not intimidated (though I see no connection between the two)and then, instead of disavowing that it is the work of another campaign, they say, not so coyley, that there is no room for violence in a campaign. It is truly sad to see the Harp campaign sputter and implode because Jason has no clue what he is doing, and because Toni has failed to answer very importnat questions about the family business. There is nothing for any campaign to gain by breaking windows - not one thing at all. Who wants a Mayor so willing to play the victim card any time things don't go her way? The Harp campaign needs to grow up, and if Toni really wants to win, she should get rid of Jason. In fact, I think Toni should drop out of the race, and try again two years from now after addressing the multiple issues raised in the campaign.
@robyn, Carolina's statement regarding Sundiata's parenting skills, or lack thereof, don't even come close to violating a student's right to confidentiality. Carolina neither compromised the student's academic or disciplinary record, did not mention test scores or attendance, nor did he even come close to committing a HIPPA violation. Reggie Mayo actually did compromise a student's right to privacy when, in an argument with a parent at a public board of ed meeting, he revealed that he made lnuch and breakfast accomodations for the man's son due to health concerns. Now that was a clear violation.
Back to Harp. It's clear that the campaign is in trouble. Perhaps having clear positions on importnat issues, and bravely admitting your failures in addressing the family business and tax issues will help you stay afloat.
posted by: Curious on July 21, 2013 9:05pm
How many windows get broken in New Haven every week? How many random, senseless acts of violence are there?
What about the guy who got beaten bloody on Goffe by a gang of teens? If he was a Harp supporter, would they be claiming that an opponent orchestrated the beating?
This is absurd and sad. Using this as a fundraising rallying cry is just pathetic. Sadly, it will likely bring in a fair amount of cash.
posted by: HhE on July 21, 2013 9:18pm
I have an idea: since their is video footage, let us review that before we decide who must have done it. I think the smart money is on some teenaged knucklehead.
posted by: Noteworthy on July 22, 2013 7:07am
Barbara Walker's comments on the broken window are as stupid and senseless and the person who broke the window. In fact, it mirrors the silly letter invoking sexism and bullying because Harp's opponents criticize Toni Harp's decades of benign neglect on her family real estate holdings and tax problems. This shrill attack is what one would expect from a campaign with a candidate who has zero executive leadership skills, and who ignores problems to the point that it hurts state and local residents and taxpayers.
posted by: Curious on July 22, 2013 9:35am
If it was just knuckleheads, is the Harp campaign going to send out an email blast to everyone who sent in money saying it was vandals and not bullying at all, and send them their money back?
posted by: True that on July 23, 2013 4:14am
@curious, great point. However, they already know who did it, they only need to take a good look at who first reported it. It's analogous to pyromanical firefighters who just happen to be driving by fires so that they can rush in and be heroes. It's sad that the Harp campaign has to result to casting it's candidate as a victim. They, in essence, went from presumed victor, to perpetual victim in less than two weeks. They do not have a good candidate, nor do they have an operation worth mentioning. All that money, and no clue how to win.
She should withdraw, fix the tax issue, fix the apartments, walk around Newhallville, take up residence in New Haven and run again in 6 years. Maybe by then, we will have forgotten about all of this.


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we all love this dance & the music is brilliant
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Loving this one. A bit of old fashioned country. Flying 8's type of dance. Love the song too. Restart on the front wall, easy if you listen to music LOL!!!! This one is for the country lovers and for the ones who like to dance with the bands.
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Thanks to everyone for the lovely comments. I'm glad that George Jones made it back onto the playlists xx
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Looks a lovely little dance going to teach it tonight. Nice catchy country music too! thanks Yvonne
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Nevada Shadow Foreclosure Inventory at Seven Month Supply?
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Nevada's statewide shadow foreclosure inventory by the banks and lenders was reported to have a seven month supply by the National Association of Realtors USA state level report in March, 2011. Is that trend showing in Las Vegas? You decide for yourself.
As of May 7, 2011, the number of single family homes, townhomes and condos on the market available for sale in Las Vegas and Henderson is 13,919 per the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors (GLVAR) MLS system. Historically, that number has been significantly higher. Overall, 26,833 homes and condos are either available or under contract.
The number of homes and condos under contract (contingent or pending) is 12,914, roughly respresenting a most surprising forty-eight percent (48%) of the market. A high percentage of those Las Vegas and Henderson homes and condos are by cash buyers from all over the world. Regardless whether cash or mortgage loan buyers, a trend towards a sellers market may be occurring. On a month over month comparison starting this year, it appears we may be trending towards a four (4) to five (5) month supply of Las Vegas real estate.
Let's look deeper. Of the total Las Vegas and Henderson homes and condos available for sale as of May 7, 2011, 9,489 are short sales and foreclosures. By foreclosures, we mean REO or bank owned; not just starting the foreclosure process. That's sixty-eight percent (68%) of the available Las Vegas and Henderson homes and condos for sale are either short sales or foreclosures.
Of the Las Vegas and Henderson homes and condos under contract, 11,091 are short sales and foreclosures. That represents eighty-six percent (86%) of the homes and condos under contract as of May 7, 2011 as being either a short sale or foreclosure.
Challenges to these statistics include items like short sales often take months to complete; however, several banks have been streamlining their short sale and foreclosure processes lately with some closings occuring in weeks than months. Other challenges include the rumors of increased volumes of bank and lender shadow inventory soon to be released in the Las Vegas and Henderson markets. Nonetheless, with what appears to be a trend of less time on market, such shadow inventory would potentially serve to swing the pendulum from a slightly sellers market trend that appears to be occurring to a buyers market for a short while. That assumption is based on continued strong interest by buyers for short sales and foreclosures.
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Not to be outdone by their shock-rock forefather Marilyn Manson (wink, wink), Swedish metal band Ghost B.C. have come up with a new way to goose the mainstream's collective hiney. Fresh off of blowing the Coachella crowd's minds from behind black cloaks, Papa Emeritus II and his Nameless Ghouls are offering up an unusual bit of merch for their fans.
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The 7th Street & Market Street subway station is just steps from this downtown San Francisco hotel. A 24-hour front desk with tour services is available at the Aida Plaza Hotel.
Cable TV and an alarm clock radio are included in the white, traditionally decorated rooms. Some rooms have a work desk. Each room has either a private bathroom or a shared bathroom.
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Located in San Francisco, California, this hotel is a 10-minute walk from Chinatown and a short drive from Fisherman's Wharf. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi access.
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Offering free WiFi in all beds and private rooms, Encore Express Hotel/Hostel is 15 minutes' walk from Union Square. City or garden views are featured in all rooms. |
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This central San Francisco hotel is just a 2 minute walk from Union Square. It features an on-site restaurant and offers Victorian-style guest rooms with a minibar and cable TV.
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The shower was horrendous. Not properly warmed.
There is the option for booking a room with private bathroom, which is what we did. Also, they have no place for parking, but were helpful in guiding us to a parking lot one block down.
- Organized and helpful staff, friendly as long as no extra questions were asked - Clean bathrooms - Wi-fi both in rooms and lobby. Not the fastest but ok.
- The hotel gives an impression of being quite run-down - Paper thin walls. Make sure to bring earplugs - In the choice of going for a budget hotel or an upscale hostel, I'd investigate options for for the latter
I enjoyed the location even though it can be a bit scary. If you need a place just to sleep in, then this is where you crash then go for it.
Closest parking is a couple blocks away bit it's SF. Old school hotel, bare bones.
Nice owner , good donuts for breakfast, rooms have on sink
Could be more toilets and showers on each floor. Cleaniness of the rooms could be a little more improved.
The quick access to the muni and the helpfulness of the desk clerk. The morning doughnuts and all day coffee was good. Probably better choices for sub $100 hotel but
The wireless was problematic to connect and very slow in operation, The elevator was ancient and noisy, The tv was an old style pre flat screen set with limited stations. Toilet was basic but water was hot and with good pressure. Scary walking back after dark, with many dodgy people, homeless, mentally unstable on the streets at night. I had no problems but never felt secure.
while it was located in Market street which is famous for homeless people and dirty street, it was really near to everything. 5-15min walking to the main squares, best shopping centers, cafe shops, public transportation and convenient markets. friendly staff. But It worths to its price (215 $ for 3 nights for a room with private bathroom) and convenient and comfortable for a short time stay.
ok it was old and not not luxurious and not bright and not veryyy clean. but the sheets, towels, tissue and shampoos changes every day and clean.
The location was very convenient to the workshop I was attending. The bed was very clean as was the restroom and shower.
I did not like not having a shower in my own room but I knew what I was getting for the price.
Proximity to bill graham,metreon,union square. Free donuts(grab alot). Nice room.no wait for bsthroom. We would go back again. Its safe
Volume button on tv broke. Hard to find parking. Coffee gross. Didnt like turning in key all the time but oh well.
staff very friendly. Coffee, tea and donuts were provided even if it was not mentioned in the booking.I could leave the luggage there until late afternoon and they handled it with care. was a very good choice.
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has seen better times dodgy area
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bathroom should be cleaned more often.
lobby is cool
breakfast is a plastic box with donuts. sheets had a stain
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I did not like that I was rushed out to be checked out, that the bathroom was so small, and that some amenities were not up to date.
The location! It's near to the main points of the city.
Location is key.... heart of Tenderloin
Beds too soft
Convenient downtown location close to subway and excellent value. Good free wifi. Doughnuts and coffee for breakfast. Bed was comfortable.
Very old unrenovated hotel on noisy busy street. Poor TV reception. Some rooms have common shared bathrooms.
loved the convenient location, coming from SF Airport by BART and arriving almost @ the door of the Aida.
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Very old; needs a lot of updating. Windows have no safety locks. Early checkout. Bedsheets looked older than myself. You have to leave your room key with the front desk every time you leave. They will stop you and force you to give them the key before exiting. I have never been to a hotel that did this and hope I never will. I would have not even thought of booking my room here if I had known prior. Save your money on this place.
This place was the most disgusting place I've ever stayed. The towels they provided had brown and red stains and weren't even clean but used.
Its one of most budget hotel in sfo beside Pontiac hostel. Staff service ok.
I cancel the rest of stay after first night check in. 1. Everytime go out need give key to reception. Troublesome. 2. My friend come fetch me for goin dinner not even allow come up see me for awhile. Ridiculous! 3.its so old, abit creepy. 4. Shower room light goes off itself as switch are automatically adjusted for certain minutes, mayb to limit the light/water usage. I was shocked thought it was haunted. 5. Location full of homeless, i dont really mind!


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President Warren G. Harding: Possibly the Last Letter He Wrote From the White House
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It is also, in all probability, the last letter Warren Harding wrote from the White House. He would die, on the road, six weeks later, and be buried in Marion, Ohio, at the local cemetery.
Typed Letter Signed, as President, 1 page, quarto, The White House, Washington, June 20, 1923. To George H. Van Fleet in Marion, Ohio. With White House transmittal envelope.


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