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Reader Nancy Bumstead said she was watching "Oprah" on Wednesday when a viewer from Ontario — our Ontario — named Christina asked a question of guest Brad Pitt via Skype video about his tattoos, with which the fan seemed, um, rather strangely interested. And knowledgeable.
Watch a YouTube video of the 2:13 encounter here.
Christina describes herself as a "forever fan" of Pitt's of "about 17 years." I love how "Oprah" shows Ontario on a map next to Christina's face. It should be helpful when the restraining order comes through.
Craig Ferguson in Pomona
Tying in with today's column, here's the clip from YouTube of the "Late Late Show" host in Pomona…even if he thinks it's San Bernardino. Here's Ferguson reciting the Pledge in Pomona.
Here he is taking the citizenship test, in L.A. by the looks of it, and here's his take on why he loves America.
After deadline for my column, the Kristin Bell clip turned up on YouTube as well. The "circus grounds" comment comes up after the 9-minute mark.
Lela's returns, but only on Fox
When the downtown Pomona restaurant Lela's closed last summer, the fate of the "Kitchen Nightmares" reality show taped at the restaurant also seemed to be in question. After all, the premise is that brash TV chef Gordon Ramsay would visit a failing restaurant and try to turn it around. Lela's obviously wasn't going to be a success story. Would the episode air even though the restaurant was gone?
That question has been answered. The episode about Lela's is scheduled to air Wednesday. The synopsis, from the "Nightmares" website:
"Chef Ramsay tries to rev up business for Lela's, an upscale restaurant in desperate need of clientele. When Gordon gets in the kitchen and starts criticizing the menu items, the executive chef is less than thrilled and they have a showdown in front of the entire staff. Find out if the changes stick and if the owner Lela will withstand this type of behavior in her restaurant."
That's at 9 p.m. on Fox.
The Huell thing
Some people think Huell Howser is too corny to be taken seriously, but I like him. His show Friday featured the Claremont Packing House, the subject of a column of mine a few weeks back when the place was rehabbed and reopened, so I tuned in with interest.
One historical tidbit: In the 1970s there was a commercial worm farm in the basement, only the worms reproduced faster than they could be sold. The rest of the story I knew, but it was fun to see Howser touring the place and interacting with Jerry and Nancy Tessier and Ginger Elliott, all of whom I had interviewed as well.
Howser is an enthusiast, you have to give him that. In fact he's sometimes more enthusiastic than the people actually invested in the subject. Marveling at the new College Heights sign out front, a nod to the original citrus association that packed lemons in the building, he exclaimed: "You're really reigniting an interest and a curiosity about the history of Claremont!"
Two favorite bits:
* The only "wow," a Huell Howser trademark, came at an unlikely moment.
Howser: "Did this place always have a second story?"
Jerry Tessier: "They actually added a second story about 1945."
Howser: "Wow."
* He listened to someone at the Claremont Forum's used bookstore talk about how book sales provide money to send paperbacks to prisoners. To clarify things for viewers, Howser (in jest) (I think) asked: "So you don't have to be a prisoner to shop here?"


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SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — Local artist Nancy Dzikowicz was inspired to help the effort to raise money for a new public library, so she did what she loves to do: paint.
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Armed Forces coach B. Sathiananthan, seen here giving instructions to one of his players during a Malaysia Cup match against Lions XII last year, wants a positive response from his players in the up-coming match against Selangor on Saturday night
PETALING JAYA: Armed Forces coach B. Sathianathan is demanding a swift reaction from his players when they take on Selangor in a Super League match at the Selayang Stadium on Saturday night.
Forces lost 4-1 to Pahang last week – their heaviest defeat since being promoted to the Super League in 2013. That was their third league defeat in six matches, leaving them with seven points.
Injuries to striker Marlon James (ankle) and defender K. Reuben (anterior cruciate ligament), coupled with the poor form of first choice goalkeeper Syed Adney Syed Hussein, have left Sathia ruing his luck.
The former national team coach confirmed that third choice goalkeeper Mohd Hafizuddin Azuhar would start against Selangor ahead of second choice Iqbal Mohd Suhaimi following his horror show in Kuantan.
"The players know how disappointed I was after the loss to Pahang ... it was our biggest defeat in the Super League. Now, I want a positive response from the players," said Sathia on Friday.
"Syed (Adney) has an ankle complaint ... so, I've decided to throw Hafizuddin into the deep end. He has been excellent in training and I believe he will rise to the occasion."
Sathia was quick to point out that he still had faith in his players and that they will have two matches to turn their fortunes around. Otherwise, they will face the axe when the second transfer window opens on March 23.
The 55-year-old coach admitted that the injury problems have caught him off guard, although he believes the team will get better once the crocked players return.
"We've had a poor start in the league ... with just two wins after six matches. But that doesn't make my players bad overnight. It's still early in the season and we're actually not that far behind the league leaders," said Sathia.
Kelantan lead the standings with 12 points while Johor Darul Ta'zim and Terengganu are two points behind.
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It's over between us - sort of. That's what city council told the county regarding its joint agreement with the El Paso Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center.
It was kind of like a break up. And while mental healthcare is a serious issue in El Paso, many of the top players have been lightly referring to this back and forth as a complicated marriage on the rocks.
"I will continue to respect you and love you, please join us," county commissioner Sergio Lewis pleaded.
"We're at third base, saying please join us, be at the table, and let's move forward," said UMC CEO Jim Valenti.
"It's not a marriage but dating, but if you just date you won't get any of the benefits," said UMC Board President
The final pleas from El Paso County and University Medical Center representatives made to city council begging them to stay on MHMR's board were in vain.
"Maybe I'm the aggressive groom and the city is the reluctant bride," said County Judge Veronica Escobar. "Frankly it's in the city's best interest to have a seat at the table. Their police force is directly impacted."
That's because health providers say if mentally ill don't get treatment, sometimes they end up in the emergency room - or jail. But the city says their heart just isn't in it.
"All of your arguments so far for the most part have been sentimental and emotional," said city representative Beto O'Rourke.
"Just because we disagree doesn't mean we don't care; we do care, I care," said city representative Carl Robinson.
"I think that is a product of a city council that is not interested," Escobar said after the vote. So what does this mean for the 8,000 people who rely on MHMR for help?
The city says it still pledges to give $100,000 a year to MHMR, so long as the money's there. But they won't partake in deciding its future. Escobar says, alimony just isn't enough.
"I am indeed disappointed, it's been a struggle to try to reeducate some of the same members of city council about why this is important," she said.
Some city council members said they want one group watching over what's grown up to be the product of this relationship. But despite the aggressive groom's pleas, the city's breaking it off.
"We hoped they would be at the table, they're not going to be," Escobar said.
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The Wall Street Journal had a fascinating story recently about Triple Five Group cutting a deal with Deutsche Bank AG to provide a $700 million loan to jumpstart the troubled America Dream Meadowlands megamall project.
Triple Five, of course, is the Canadian owner of the Mall of America in Bloomington. The Meadowlands mall in northern New Jersey was originally called Xanadu and was envisioned as a giant retail complex. But the project stalled in 2009 and has been idle ever since.
Triple Five's Ghermezian family is the third developer to try to make the 3 million-square-foot behemoth work. Investors have already sunk $1.9 billion into the project, the Journal reports. Citing unnamed sources, the newspaper said Deutsche Bank's infusion will go a long way toward funding the needed $1.7 billion-plus needed to complete the complex.
The project includes an amusement park and indoor ski slope. Triple Five plans to "take control of the site within weeks."
If successful, Triple Five plans to import the retail-entertainment template used at the Mall of America and the West Edmonton Mall, the Journal said. A Triple Five official says there are lots of malls in New Jersey, but this one, if realized, will fill a niche for tourists and shoppers in search of entertainment, as well.
But retail guru Paco Underhill offered a bit of skepticism: How many IMAX theaters are needed within a 10-mile radius?
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UNC Wilmington students gathered on campus Wednesday for a special ceremony to honor student veterans.
The uncw trumpet studio performed the national anthem, and members of the military presented the colors in honor of our American military heroes and those on campus who have served. Students also talked about the history of Veterans Day.
"This ceremony is great because it kind of shares with the University all the veterans that are on campus, and lets everybody know how big the veteran population is here on uncw," said UNCW Veterans Club President Bryce McLaughlin.
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Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Prince Fielder made sure the Tigers didn't lose another game with Justin Verlander on the mound.
Fielder's go-ahead RBI single in the eighth provided the difference, as Detroit topped Cincinnati, 3-2, in the second of three interleague games at Great American Ball Park.
Fielder also homered in only the Tigers' fourth win in 12 games.
Verlander avoided his fourth consecutive loss, laboring all afternoon with 127 pitches in six innings. He gave up two runs on six hits and three walks with nine strikeouts.
"Early in the game I tried not to do too much and just tried to blow it by them," Verlander said. "I just tried to continue to pitch and get them out."
Brayan Villarreal (2-1) pitched a scoreless inning for the win, and Jose Valverde worked the ninth for his 11th save.
Todd Frazier had a two-run single for the Reds, who have lost four of six. Sean Marshall (1-3) allowed Fielder's eighth-inning single and took the loss.
There were a couple bright spots for Cincinnati on Saturday, one being Joey Votto's career-best 15-game hit streak. He had a double and two intentional walks and is hitting .547 during the stretch.
The other was Bronson Arroyo, who lasted seven innings without walking a batter, yielding only two solo homers and five hits.
Marshall opened the eighth by inducing two groundouts, but Brennan Boesch kept the inning alive with a double off the wall before Miguel Cabrera was issued an intentional walk.
Fielder lined a single to center, and Boesch was able to slide under Ryan Hanigan's tag to score the go-ahead and winning run.
"Marshall, whose been lights out against lefties, leaves a curveball up on Boesch. I certainly don't want to face Cabrera, and (Marshall) had quite a bit of success against Prince," said Reds manager Dusty Baker. "He left a slider over the middle of the plate, and Prince got a hit."
Ramon Santiago accounted for the Tigers' other run with a solo homer in the second before Fielder made it 2-0 in the fourth. In the home half, Votto doubled when Delmon Young lost a fly ball in the sun, moving Chris Heisey to third with no outs.
Verlander retired the next two hitters without allowing a run, but walked Ryan Ludwick before Frazier's two-run single tied the game.
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The Bloomington Human Rights Commission will mark the International Day of Peace on Monday with a speech by TV personality Joan Steffend.
Steffend, the author of "Peace In Peace Out," will speak from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Bloomington Civic Plaza about how to achieve peace within ourselves and how to spread that peace to others.
Dessert, coffee and tea will be served at this free event, but people are asked to register by calling 952-563-4948 or by e-mailing firstname.lastname@example.com. Civic Plaza is at 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road.
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The Steamboat Minnehaha is offering fall foliage cruises throughout September.
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The deadline is 4 p.m. Friday for artists who wish to display or sell their work at this year's Plymouth Arts Fair.
The event will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 16 and noon-5 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Av. N.
A jury will select artists to be featured at the fair. Selected artists will receive a 10-by-10-foot space with a table and two chairs. The event will be held in the ballroom, meeting room and foyer of the Plymouth Creek Center.
Cost to enter the fair is $85, which includes a $25 nonrefundable jury fee. Applicants who are not selected will be reimbursed the remaining $60. Artists will be notified of the jury's decision Sept. 27.
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Carlton says foul play is not suspected, but an autopsy has been ordered on Williams to confirm the cause of death.
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I'm probably in no position to be speaking my mind, considering how much of an excessive fanboy I tend to be in some situations, but I think it's time for me to start being serious here, for once. I, at the very least, want to express my thoughts and opinions on the Xbox One. Specifically, I want to go over what scenarios could potentially get me to reconsider the system altogether.
If it wasn't obvious already, I'm very unimpressed with the console so far, and I have no intention of wasting my money on it. Though, I'm tying my best to have an open-mind, and I'm will to accept that any positive changes done to the console can affect my conclusions of it.
So, without further to do, here's my very short list of things that'll get me back into the Xbox One...
1.) Games
Okay, this one should be a no-brainer. If it weren't for games I wouldn't be so heavily involved with this industry in the first place. I assume many others are in my position as well. I'm not here for my favorite television programs to be more "accessible." No, I'm here for the games and, basically, games alone. It's what I should expect from a
console. If you're not providing this much you can forget having my business.
Like many others, I'm a bit scared, to say the least, of the direction Microsoft is going with their new console. Based off their conference it's almost as if they don't care about games in the slightest this generation. Granted, I know the conference's main intentions were to focus on the console itself, but there were many different ways they could have approached that, and at the same time assured me that games were their number one priority. For example, they could've gone into detail on how their console evolves the gaming experience, but alas, that wasn't the case. Instead we got TV, TV, Sports, and more TV.
Fortunately they did state there were 15 exclusive titles in the making, even though that information was undermined by the slew of other things already mentioned. With these titles we're expecting to receive more info this coming E3. What they might be I'm not sure, but there's always room for speculation. I pray they don't end up being a majority of Kinect games. Nor do I wanna see more FPS games. (To clarify, I don't hate the FPS genre, but I do feel it's overstayed its welcome).
Also, let's try and cut back on some of the more popular IPs, such as the Halo series, and Gears of War. Give them a long needed break, then revive them later on, hyping up their epic return to the gaming scene. And of course make sure they'll be worth the wait, or what's the point, right?
With those 15 titles in the making, 8 of them are going to brand new IPs of their own. This is good news, but as I said before, I'd prefer if they weren't Kinect or FPS related games. What I'd like to see is a variety of genres, ranging from platformers to RPGs. Both of those genres being desperately need in the Xbox's library, as they seem to be very popular genres amongst the community. Make sure these new titles won't be cliche, or "rip-offs" of past titles. It's not an easy task, but try to make them unique in their own way. Try something considered unsafe in this industry; take chances. Whatever the means for these new IPs to accumulate an image of their own.
2.) Ease Up On Gimmicks
When it comes down to this topic, people will argue that certain gimmicks are capable of bringing a higher sense of immersion, increased experience, fun factors, or other forms of luxury on top of the already enjoyable gaming experience. Now, I can't completely disagree with these statements. In many cases they aren't necessarily lying, but basing the entirety of your console around these gimmicks is never a good idea.
Since this list is based around the subject of Xbox brands, let's talk Kinect. Before I get into this, I have to make a confession; I've never used the Kinect myself. Though, I have read countless stories and experiences with the device, so I'm hoping this will be enough to merit my thoughts on the matter.
With the original Kinect it seemed to be plagued as a very picky device. The foremost problem being detection issues, which caused it to not work properly. This is an understatement when you go through all the issues people have dealt with just for it to perform its main purpose, playing games. Overall, in my opinion, it is an unnecessary add-on to the Xbox 360 experience.
With the Xbox One, news has circulated that Kinect is required for the console to function. In this case, all I can to say to Microsoft is, "no." I doubt they'll change their minds with this, considering how much time, money, and effort they put in to making this Kinect 2.0 a reality, but on behalf of the gaming community, and referring back to the original Kinect, we do not want this to be integrated with the Xbox One. On top of that, it only raises the price of the console, being bundled together with the system and all.
Long story short: if you want this device to be a part of your next console, fine, be my guest, but go fool around with it separately. Don't go forcing it upon the rest of us who don't want anything to do with it. Currently the only thing it does is limit the system in many capabilities, and shoots up the price of the console. It also guarantees us we'll see more silly motion controlled applications and games, which, if you haven't caught on yet, a majority of gamers hate.
3.) Dedication to Core Gamers
Before the Xbox One reveal, there were theories online stating some believed Microsoft's intentions were never to cater solely to the gaming community. They went on to say they believed their main objection was to try and monopolize the full entertainment package. Well, the reveal has passed and unfortunately it seems that this has come to fruition.
Now, I've already stated my main purpose for sticking with this industry is because of the games. Though, I'm being completely honest when I say this, I'm not entirely opposed to the idea of more services on my gaming console either. The problem here is when gaming starts to take a back seat. Let's not have this happen.
Like always, history seems to repeat itself. We've seen the direction Microsoft is going before, but under a different company name, Sony. In the past we saw Sony promoting the PS3 as an all-in-one entertainment system. Well, to put it bluntly, the concept flopped. The lack of sales, games, and all around interest in the console was proof of that. Luckily, Sony managed to wake up from their egotistical mindset and pull through in the end. Will Microsoft end up in the same boat? My guess is, probably, if they don't shape up here soon.
What exactly is the answer to this issue, you may ask? It's simple, core gamers. You see, by focusing on the core market you're guaranteeing yourself a following that'll, more or less, give you a steady income, and keep an interest in your products down the line. Just remember to cater to their concerns and interests. You're always free to pursue a broader audience too. As it's never truly been an issue, but only, and I can't stress this enough, as long as those core gamers take top priority. That's it really.
4.) Used Games
Okay, as someone who relies on used games, in more ways than one, it's quite upsetting to hear some of the measures these companies are will to take just to ensure the used games market doesn't thrive. Sadly, a lot of us don't make that much cash. This industry isn't cheap either. We've all seen the prices some of these companies set their games at. This is why most of us rely on used games to get our fill of our favorite pastime.
So, why are these companies trying so hard to undermine us consumers? Money. It is, and always will be about the money. It's to be expected though. They're companies, right? Well, to be honest, yes, I have no gripes with companies just trying to do what they're meant to do. It's when they start getting greedy, per se. That's when we start having trouble.
In this current situation, we've got game companies trying to milk every last dollar out of the consumer. By attacking the used game market, they believe it is their right to receive all the profit that comes with ever used game being sold. Well, that's wrong, and I'll tell you why. You see, when I buy a game brand new, it's mine to do with whatever I please. I purchased the rights to that one copy. Nothing more, nothing less. They no longer own that one copy of the game. They may still own the rights to the title itself, but that's it. If I wanna sell it to someone else I'm allowed to do so. They're not losing money, as it's already been paid for, by me.
You're not doing anyone a favor, but yourselves, by trying to cut the used games market. This not only affects the sale of used games, and the companies who provide used games, but simply renting or letting someone barrow said game becomes a huge hassle. Like I said before, I rely a lot on used games, in more ways than one. If you decide to block out used games, Microsoft, in any fashion, then you might as well hang that noose up now, because it's game over for you.
5.) No "Always-Online"
Call it laziness, but I'm really not in the mood to go too far in-depth with this topic. Just like used games, this topic has been discussed to death. So there really isn't much that I can elaborate on. Also, I don't really have any personal experiences with this. So it's hard for me to get
passionate with this topic like I've done with the rest. This doesn't mean I don't understand the issues that come with always-online though.
So rumors were floating around stating Microsoft's new Xbox would have to be online all the time to function. Technically this turned out not to be true, in a sense. Unfortunately the concept still exists, even after all the explanations. By this I mean it turned out to be an online-centric console anyway. You're still required to have internet connection for a lot of these features Xbox One is offering; most of them being essential for the console to work.
Now some will claim we live in year 2013, and having an internet connection should be a given. Well, sorry to inform you, but you're wrong. To this day people in first world countries continue to lack an internet connection. Some may even have one, but it so spotty it's not worth mentioning. It's pretty self-explanatory why so many people are up in arms about this.
There was also talk of having to activate your games through Xbox Live in order to play them. This Inadvertently makes it a requirement to have an internet connection. That is, if you wanna play video games, which is what I'd assume you'd want to do. I can tell this would be a deal breaker for many, including myself. I do own a decent internet connection, but knowing there's a chance that it might one day go out, for whatever reason, is enough for me to steer clear of the Xbox One.
I suggest Microsoft do away with any one of these scenarios that'll cause grief for many people hampered by online requirements. If they don't they'll just alienate their fans/consumers. The cons outweigh the pros. I'm not sure how I could possibly make it any clearer to them. Unless they just don't care, which I'm starting to think might be the case.
In conclusion, having these concerns addressed would definitely get me more interested in the new Xbox One. There's still plenty of other issues I have with the console, but nothing causing me to completely shun it from existence. I can't say this will apply to anyone else who's also skeptical, but I'd like to think I covered some of the more important matters on the table.
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andrewmozz23 - 4:00 PM ET January 25, 2006 (#7112 of 7117) I am 15-0 in my Super Bowl pics... Since I am 15-0 in my last 15 Super Bowl pics, I figured I would let you know who is going to win the big game this year. Since 1991's game where the Giants beat the Bills, what I do to pick a winner is simple: The team with more letters in their name that has the most letters in the words "SUPER BOWL" has went on to capture the Lombardi Trophy 15 times *!! Example (last year's game): Patriots (4) vs. Eagles (3) # - If tied, then one simply moves to the team's home name (example: New England vs. Carolina) (** - If still tied, then one moves to the last name of the staring QB) Therefore, this year's game winner will be: Steelers (4) vs. Seahawks (3) STEELERS WIN!!!!!
Uhh, what about when the Packers beat the Patriots. Packers (4) Patriots (4) Green Bay (3) New England (3) Bledsoe (4) Favre (2) That was the first one I tried too. So, my guess is this theory is totally wrong.
What about SB XXX Dallas 27, Pittsburgh 17 Cowboys - 4 Steelers - 4 Dallas - 2 Pittsburgh = 4 Did I count wrong?
What about when the 49ers beat the Chargers 49ers-3 Chargers-3 San Francisco-3 San Diego-3 Young-2 Humphries-4
it was actually a pretty interesting theory, until you guys shot it down twice... i guess the guy who came up with it wasnt very thorough
Yeah, the guy definitely wasn't thorough. Even the game he mentioned, giants vs. bills, was wrong. Giants-1 Bills-3
Uh.. Super Bowl (S)t(e)(e)(l)(e)(r)(s) that's 7, unless he's counting by unique letters, then yeah I can see how he got to 4. (S)(e)aha(w)k(s) 4, or 3 unique. As other posters have pointed out, the math seems to be a little off on prior games, unless we're confused about unique letters and total letters as I've pointed out.


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Dr. Sally Porter Ross is a Houston psychologist writing about gender gaps and online sexual pursuits. While women are shopping, some men are… Three wives give their reactions to their husband's activities online: 1. Ellen — "Why are you doing this? O.K., I get that it's "soft" porn, but why do you feel you need […]
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Did you let your kid play football?
Some folks probably took offense when President Obama sat down for an interview with The New Republic and said, "I have to tell you if I had a son, I'd have to think long and hard before I let him play football." The headline on the Daily Beast said, "Obama Takes a Swipe at Football." […]
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Can you ruin a marriage with one sentence?
Today is Friday, a poor time to discuss the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, women in combat or Hillary Clinton. No worries. Let's talk about a recent Wall Street Journal story about "mixed weight" couples. (Think Jack Spratt, who could eat no fat; his wife could eat no lean.) Anyhoo, the points made in […]
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Dating, boomer style
I was zipping through the aarp.org site a few minutes ago, and they were offering some suggestions to boomers about how not to ruin a first date. Their advice included don't talk your head off, don't try to score and don't tell the person you've known for 20 minutes that you're in love with him/her. […]
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Life lessons served up at prime rib restaurant
I work with Syd Kearney, a reporter who covers the food and restaurant scene, and the other day she stopped by the pod I share with Maggie Galehouse (books, general assignments and Bookish), to tell us a little story. Picture this. Two families at the prime rib restaurant on Washington, Laurenzo's. One family asks to […]
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It's hard to find the kumbaya position in the gun control debate
I'm wondering if you and your loved ones are arguing over the gun control plan laid out by President Obama and Vice President Biden Wednesday. And if you are, do you try to come to a compromise? And if you do, what do you say? Peace, bro? Or, I love you, girl, even if you're […]
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Dr. Sally: Don't guilt me with stories of your troubled childhoods
Dr. Sally Porter Ross is a Houston psychologist who drives the Middle Lane on Wednesdays. Today she talks about folks who use their troubled childhoods as excuse to be irresponsible adults. When I showed Maggie into my office, she immediately began talking: "OK, I finally figured it out. You know, I've been so exasperated with […]
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Celebrating 90 years
Things to know about my mom: She laughs at my jokes and eats my cooking. She loves grandchildren. She's a wonderful gardener. She takes care of my nervous, coo-coo dog during the day and doesn't get upset when he chews the pillows. She knows every grammar rule in the book, and English is her second […]
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Ode to a tree
We've lived in our house 27 years, and yesterday we had to cut down the big ole water oak that added beauty and shade to our front yard. Rather, we didn't do it, a team of men– some big and burly, some small and agile — did the job. Parked on the sidewalk was a […]
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100% smoke-free and dog-friendly, Billiards table, Central heat and air conditioning, Cyber cafe, Dog wash, Fitness and conditioning club with cardio theatres, Granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, High-tech gaming theater, Kitchen islands and pantries, Mocha stained shaker-style cabinetry, Oversized windows with horizontal blinds, Private garages available, Private patio or balcony, Refrigerator with ice maker and full-sized w/d, Resident lounge with fireplace and kitchen, Roman bathtubs, Saltwater pool, spa, cabanas and fire pits, Short Term Available, Storage rooms available, Subway tile backsplash, TV screening area, Vinyl plank wood flooring
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Sophisticated. Stunning. Spectacular! Amazing interior finishes including mocha stained shaker wood cabinetry with brushed chrome hardware, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and vinyl plank wood flooring.
Shea's first Colorado apartment community, dutifully named Zenith Meridian is centrally located in the Meridian International Business Center, just off I-25 at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Zenith Meridian Drive. Zenith Meridian redefines apartment living with its eclectic eco-friendly combination of transitional and contemporary styling. The interior spaces of Zenith Apartments are well-designed and beautifully decorated, bright, spacious, and offer outstanding views of the Rocky Mountains. Zenith Meridian is the most exciting newer community in South Denver and is 100% smoke-free and pet friendly. This is apartment living at its finest! Sophisticated. Stunning. Spectacular! *Amazing interior finishes including mocha stained shaker wood cabinetry with brushed chrome hardware, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, vinyl plank wood flooring and stainless steel appliances *Modern amenities including a high-tech gaming room, billiards, cyber cafe, television screening area, gourmet kitchen and state-of-the art fitness club with cardio theatres *Central Meridian location, just east of I-25 and minutes to Lincoln Light Rail Station and Park Meadows Mall. Next door to Meridian Village Center with cafes, restaurants, dry cleaners, day care center and 24 Hour Fitness *On-site retail featuring Starbucks
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Zenith Meridian Apartments accepts up to two pets per apartment. Dogs are restricted by breed and Shea Apartment Communities does not allow any of the following breeds or any mix of the following breeds: Akita, Bullmastiff, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Mastiff, Rottweiler, Shar Pei, Terrier (Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier, Am. Staffordshire Terrier or Bull Terrier) or Wolf Dog.
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Nicole W.
The staff is very unprofessional and liked to play school girl games by misleading you into believing they hol Read Mored upper management positions when they don't. One day I needed assistance with getting my garage door opened. The staff did get it open for me but the manager's attitude and maintenance attitude about doing it was very nasty and unwelcoming.
November 13, 2014
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Hello Nicole. We're sorry your expectations were not met at Zenith. We apologize if your impression of our service level was anything other than warm and professional. We wish you all the best.
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In this medium size complex, the staff is always responsive and pleasant. They have done a nice job of keepin Read Moreg the complex clean and fresh. We feel valued as a resident.
January 28, 2014
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We've already done pastors; what about bosses?
Romney's NFIB Call: GOP hopeful tells employers to tell employees who to vote for.
Thanks to Citizens United, employers can legally tell their employees who they think they should vote for. Mitt Romney wants small business owners to do just that this November.
You can click the link for a full audio of the call."I hope you make it very clear to your employees what you believe is in the best interest of your enterprise and therefore their job and their future in the upcoming elections," the GOP hopeful told a group of small business owners this summer on a conference call organized by the conservative-leaning National Federation of Independent Businesses.
"And whether you agree with me or you agree with President Obama, or whatever your political view, I hope?I hope you pass those along to your employees," he continued at the tail end of a call during which he attacked the president as anti-business. "Nothing illegal about you talking to your employees about what you believe is best for the business, because I think that will figure into their election decision, their voting decision and of course doing that with your family and your kids as well."
The call, recorded on June 6, was first published yesterday evening by In These Times, a liberal magazine based in Chicago, and later picked up by ThinkProgress and the Huffington Post, among others. While the practice of an employer offering voting advice to an employee appears to be perfectly legal (as Romney points out), it's nonetheless a somewhat controversial practice that never goes over well with liberals who see lines like "in the best interest of ... their job" as akin to "vote for my guy or else."
So, what do you think? It's legal for bosses to tell their employees who they should vote for, but do you think it is a good practice?
-Alissa, mom to Tristan (5) and Reid (the baby!)
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If they tell them they have to vote one way or promise to vote one way to keep their job or for any other benefit/harm, then no, it isn't a good practice. If they work for the coal/oil/medical industry and are told they should vote for Romney, I can't see it as a big surprise.
I think someone telling someone else who they want them to vote for is not a big deal. Telling someone they will lose their job if they do not vote a certain way is wrong.
DH used to work for a free lance interpreting company. He knew that many of the people including his boss had different political viewpoints than he did. He was careful not to put a Republican bumper sticker on his car while he worked there.
No one should be able to go to the poll place and know who you vote for. Some one (including a pastor, union rep, or a boss) can tell you who they think is a good choice, and who they want you to vote for, but they can't force you to vote that way or threaten you if you don't.
Just like with the pastors, I'm against it. I don't think know that it needs to be illegal per se, but I do think it's a gross over stepping of their boundaries. I can just picture a bunch of bosses sitting around and brow beating their employees about who they are going to vote for; sounds like an incredibly unpleasant work environment. I don't even like discussing politics with my coworkers who are my "equals" because I think it's rude and doesn't serve a good purpose in the workplace, let alone having to sit and listen to someone who I may feel afraid to contradict because I don't know for sure that it won't impact my job.
(Sure, it's not supposed to, but people get cuh-razy over politics, boycotting pizza places because the owner hugged Obama and stuff...depending on the boss I wouldn't necessarily believe that if I disagreed with him/her that might not cause them to think less of me and impact my job.)
I have a lot of Conservative family members and so lately my FB feed has been full of things like "I cannot understand how any sane intelligent person could possibly vote for Obama." (and also some of the same sort of stuff about Romney from some of my liberal contacts - DH's uncle is the WORST) and I picture having that guy for a boss, and I know that I would NOT feel free to have a two way discussion about it. So yeah, sounds awful to me.
-Alissa, mom to Tristan (5) and Reid (the baby!)
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As in the pastor debate I don't think it's appropriate for your boss to advise you who the best candidate is to vote for. It seems threatening. I know I recently read an article about a boss who is threatening to lay off workers should Obama win (not even if they vote for Romney or not) so the fate of their employment rests on the entire country and that's awful to me!
I don't think it is wrong for a boss to share their personal opinion about who you should vote for, especially if it may affect the business you are working for. If the company is in the coal industry you can bet those bosses are suggesting to their employees that their livelihood may depend on Romney winning, which is a fact. No one is forcing you to do anything, the boss can't go with you into the voting booth so it is only a suggestion, nothing more.
Mom to Lee, Jake, Brandon, Rocco
Stepmom to Ryan, Regan, Braden, Baley
Granddaughters Kylie 10/18/2010 & Aleya 4/22/2013
I never consider a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosopy, as a cause for withdrawing from a friend. --Thomas Jefferson
Just like pastors, or unions, bosses can put it out there who they think people should vote for. Business owners have a huge stake in how this election turns out, the different candidates have vastly different views on small business, so I can see them wanting to make sure their employees understand how the election could effect the business
Molly, Morgan, Mia and Carson
Exactly! Why should unions be able to express their opinion but your boss can't? Seems a little lopsided to me.
Mom to Lee, Jake, Brandon, Rocco
Stepmom to Ryan, Regan, Braden, Baley
Granddaughters Kylie 10/18/2010 & Aleya 4/22/2013
I never consider a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosopy, as a cause for withdrawing from a friend. --Thomas Jefferson
This is true. Like it or not, if Obama wins will affect some people's job. There is nothing wrong with a business owner telling his employees that it will hurt the company if Obama wins. Likewise if there was an industry that Romney was against, it would not be wrong for an employer to educate people to that.
The media does not have to be the only source of information when it comes to choosing who you are going to vote for.
DH's insurance company has not been shy at all about telling its members that the reason premiums have gone up so drastically is because of Obamacare and the extra costs related to it.
I don't think unions should do it either.
I think your dh's insurance company is not telling the complete truth.


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When does this nonsense stop! The Redskin name and logo has been inexsistence since 1932, in so far as much it was originally described and defined as the earliest known appearance of the term in print occurred on October 9, 1813 in an article quoting a letter dated August 27, 1813 from a gentleman at St. Louis concerning an expedition being formed and to be led by Gen. Benjamin Howard to "route the savages from the Illinois and Mississippi territories." "The expedition will be 40 days out, and there is no doubt but we shall have to contend with powerful hordes of red skins, as our frontiers have been lined with them last summer, and have had frequent skirmishes with our regulars and rangers." This term is just that, "a term." Just like other terms describing ethnicity and nationality of people here and there whether it is Asia, Europe, Africa or the Americas'. The term Redskin refers to a 'Brave' and/or 'Warrior.' The American Left is getting their panties in a twist just to show faux pau outrage that they are offended at the use of the term Redskin. This is the method of madness the Left does just like everything else they do that is false and fake actions and by aiding it with emotion to boot. The Left uses its force well by showing fake outrage and bully others to see their point of view until their adversaries conform to the Left's thinking. Recent polls have shown that even Native American's are not outraged by the term Redskin and some of them are even fans of the NFL organization. Imagine that! Are they racists and bigots too? So lets cut to the chase, the real reason the American Left and Barrack Hussein Obama, mmm, mmm, mmm are doing this is to further push their agenda by "Bullying" Dan Snyder, the owner of the Redskins because he is a Republican and donates money to Republican causes. The American Left including Obama and Harry Reid are abusing their positions by now turning the auspices of the federal government as if to point a gun to Mr. Snyder's head saying you had better conform to our way of thinking or else. I have read there was once a government loaded with tyranny during the Great Depression and had such a crew of clowns that did the same thing we see the American Left doing today. They were called them the Nazi's which we had to fight a war to rid the world of this sort of oppression...
US Patent Office finds Redskins' name offensive
Updated 7:30 a.m.
WASHINGTON The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ruled Wednesday that the Washington Redskins' name is "disparaging of Native Americans" and should be stripped of trademark protection — a decision that puts powerful new financial and political pressure on the NFL team to rename itself.
By a vote of 2-1, the agency's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board sided with five Native Americans in a dispute that has been working its way through legal channels for more than two decades.
The ruling doesn't directly force the team to abandon the name, but it adds momentum to the campaign at a time of increasing criticism of Redskins owner Dan Snyder from political, religious and sports figures who say it's time for a change.
"If the most basic sense of morality, decency and civility has not yet convinced the Washington team and the NFL to stop using this hateful slur, then hopefully today's patent ruling will, if only because it imperils the ability of the team's billionaire owner to keep profiting off the denigration and dehumanization of Native Americans," Oneida Indian representative Ray Halbritter and National Congress of American Indians Executive Director Jackie Pata, two of the leading forces in the campaign to change the name, said in a statement.
The Redskins quickly announced they will appeal, and the team's name will continue to have trademark protection while the matter makes its way through the courts — a process that could take years.
A similar ruling by the board in 1999 was overturned on a technicality in 2003.
"We've seen this story before," Redskins attorney Bob Raskopf said. "And just like last time, today's ruling will have no effect at all on the team's ownership of and right to use the Redskins name and logo. We are confident we will prevail once again."
Snyder and others associated with the team have long argued that the Redskins name is used with respect and honor and is a source of pride among many American Indians.
The ruling involves six uses of the Redskins name trademarked by the team from 1967 to 1990. It does not apply to the team's American Indian head logo.
If it stands, the team will still be free to use the name but will lose a lot of its ability to protect its financial interests. It will be more difficult for the team to go after others who print the Redskins name on sweatshirts, jerseys or other gear without permission.
"Joe in Peoria is going to have a pretty good argument that he could put the 'Redskins' name on some T-shirt," said Brad Newberg, a copyright law expert in Virginia.
Newberg estimated that the ruling, if upheld, could cost the team tens of millions of dollars per year. Forbes magazine puts the value of the Redskins franchise at $1.7 billion and says $145 million of that is attributable to the team's brand.
The board exercised its authority under a section of the Trademark Act of 1946 that disallows trademarks that may disparage others or bring them into contempt or disrepute. Over the years, the courts have rejected arguments that the First Amendment guarantees the right to register any name as a trademark.
In reaching its decision, the board drew on the testimony of three experts in linguistics and lexicography and combed through old dictionaries, books, newspapers, magazines and even vintage movie quotes to examine the history of "redskin," looking specifically at whether it was considered disparaging at the time the trademarks were issued.
The board concluded that today's dictionaries "uniformly label the term 'offensive' or 'disparaging'" — a change that took place between the late 1960s and the 1990s — and that its derogatory nature is further demonstrated by "the near complete drop-off in usage of 'redskins'" as a term for Native Americans beginning in the 1960s.
Also, the board said a "substantial" number of Native Americans — at least about 30 percent — have found the team's use of the term to be offensive.
Earlier this year, the agency rejected trademark requests for "Redskins Hog Rinds" and "Washington Redskin Potatoes." It also turned down an Asian-American rock band called The Slants and the Jewish humor magazine Heeb.
Courts overturned the board's 1999 ruling in part because the plaintiffs waited too long to voice their objections after the original trademarks were issued. The case was relaunched in 2006 by a younger group of Native Americans who only recently became adults and would not have been able to file a case earlier.
The chorus of critics against the use of the name has grown over the past year.
President Barack Obama himself said last year that he would think about changing the name if he owned the team.
On Saturday, a major sector of the United Church of Christ voted to urge its 40,000 members to boycott the Redskins. On Capitol Hill, half the Senate recently wrote letters to the NFL urging a change because "racism and bigotry have no place in professional sports."
Washington Mayor Vincent Gray suggested Wednesday that the name will almost certainly have to change if the team ever wants to build a new stadium in the city.
Snyder, who has vowed repeatedly never to abandon the name, declined to comment as he walked off the field after a practice Wednesday.
Redskins players have mostly avoided the topic.
"Our job as players is to focus on what we can on this field day-in and day-out and let the legal people take care of that stuff," quarterback Robert Griffin III said. "And when it's the right time, then we can voice whatever it is we know about the situation."
The Redskins have responded to critics by creating a foundation to give financial support to Indian tribes. Suzan Shown Harjo, a leading figure in the trademark case, called the foundation "somewhere between a PR assault and bribery."
Supporters of a name change hailed the decision.
"Daniel Snyder may be the last person in the world to realize this," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said on the Senate floor, "but it is just a matter of time until he is forced to do the right thing."


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I don't like being asked for advice. I don't want to be asked which job you should take or what you should do about a relationship. I have an opinion (I'm full of opinions!), but I don't need more responsibility. What happens if you follow my advice and everything goes wrong? Blame is what happens. … Continue reading
I'm getting ready for my first book signing ever. I'm participating in a group book signing. Three other authors and I will be at our local Barnes & Noble. I'm glad that other authors will be there. Takes some of the pressure off. I ordered a poster for my table. I'll back it with foam … Continue reading
How to Make
As I mentioned in another post, I'm reading Austin Kleon's book Show Your Work. A while back, I read his book Steal Like an Artist. I was attracted to his work because he uses text in his art like I do. Anyway, to earn money, I teach. Also, I'm homeschooling my kiddo. If I'm not … Continue reading
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My life is good. I never have enough money, my house needs work, my job requires too much attention, my novel isn't a best seller, and my art needs more of my attention, but I have this incredible luxury of being to make things. I have a desk where I can sit and write or … Continue reading
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Serial thief is banned from shops in three West Cumbrian towns
Published at 12:08, Friday, 21 December 2012
Serial shoplifter Louise Dixon has been banned from entering shops in Workington, Maryport and Cockermouth for the next two years.
The strict anti-social behaviour order is designed to stop Dixon, 30, of Greens Yard, Cockermouth, causing "unnecessary distress" to retailers in all three towns, say police.
She is banned from going into stores in the towns which are part of the Shopwatch scheme.
Dixon appeared before West Cumbria magistrates last week to be sentenced for shoplifting two cans of vodka at Maryport Co-op.
The court heard that she had committed 15 shoplifting offences between August 6, 2009 and May 18, 2012.
She had stolen items including cosmetics, body wash, washing tablets and alcohol.
Dixon had already been sentenced to 56 days in prison by magistrates in February 2011 after stealing from Tesco in Workington.
Other punishments have included a community order and 12-week curfew requirement, fixed penalty notices and a six-month drug rehabilitation requirement.
She was handed an exclusion notice in June this year under the Maryport Shopwatch scheme, which banned her from shops in Maryport.
She was also placed under exclusion notices three times under the Workington Shopwatch scheme – in May 2011, October 2010 and May 6, 2010.
During that period she breached the exclusion notices by entering shops as a trespasser at least six times.
A spokeswoman for Cumbria police said: "Cumbria police applied for an asbo in relation to Louise Dixon after the unnecessary distress she was causing to retailers in Maryport, Cockermouth and Workington by continually shoplifting.
"It is recognised that with support from the police and partner agencies, Miss Dixon is receiving the support she needs in order to reform and her offending has reduced significantly in the last few months."
The spokeswoman added that this type of asbo had been used before on individuals who had shoplifted and carried out other offences.
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
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Who will help shape McCain, Obama foreign policy?
Both candidates would likely draw from previous administrations to build their teams.
Carolyn Kaster/AP
After initially relying on some outside-the-box foreign-policy advisers, Barack Obama has surrounded himself with many well-known and longtime world-affairs practitioners. That suggests to some critics that his would be an orthodox foreign policy largely in the President Clinton mold – with an interventionist streak in times of humanitarian crisis.
John McCain lends an ear to some of the original neoconservative backers of the war in Iraq, but his team also includes Republican realists and internationalists of the George H.W. Bush tradition. That split between American idealism and pragmatism is raising questions about whether the bifurcated foreign policy of the outgoing President Bush might continue in a McCain White House.
When it comes to defining the foreign policy each would practice, the two candidates have given speeches and answered debate questions indicating where they might go. But the foreign-policy brain trusts assembled by each offer another set of clues as to how American diplomacy and power might be employed under two very different men.
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