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14 Top Things to Do in the Twin Cities
Twin Cities' fun
More than 18 million visitors find their way to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul every year, drawn by a place that touts outdoor fun as much as culture and cuisine. The area (population: 3.2 million), once known for its flour mills and Mississippi River ports, has a knack for welcoming the novel, while also preserving the best.
Click ahead to learn about 14 of our favorite things to do in the Twin Cities, from shopping on Grand Avenue in Saint Paul to exploring Minnehaha Falls Park halfway between the two downtowns. Want to share your favorites? Leave a comment below.
Pictured: The Cathedral of Saint Paul, as seen from the golden horse statues at the top of the Minnesota state capitol building.
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Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
The Walker Art Center was the first public art gallery in the upper Midwest when it was established in 1927. Today, housed in a larger center that opened in 2005, it's a world-class destination for viewing contemporary art and media. Next to the center is the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, one of the largest urban sculpture parks in the country. Visitors love the iconic Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen Spoonbridge and Cherry (pictured). (612) 375-7600; walkerart.org
Guthrie Theatre
The Twin Cities theater scene owes much to the internationally acclaimed Guthrie Theater, founded in 1963. World-famous English director Sir Tyrone Guthrie, searching for a Midwest city in which to establish a professional theater, chose Minneapolis.
Nearly 50 years later, the Guthrie is more successful than ever. Now in a new home on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Guthrie offers classic works and a dash of contemporary plays. Four restaurants offer a variety of dining choices, and a variety of tours -- including backstage, architectural and self-guided-- round out the Guthrie experience (877/447-8243; guthrietheater.org).
Minnehaha Falls Park
With 193 acres, limestone bluffs and river overlooks, this park --halfway between the two downtowns -- ranks as one of the most popular (612/230-6400; minneapolisparks.org). See a summer concert in the Minnehaha Falls Park bandstand, pack a picnic to enjoy while watching the falls, or take a relaxing walk or bike ride on the bike/pedestrian trail. The seasonal Sea Salt Eatery is good, too; try the fish tacos (612/721-8990).
Minnesota Children's Museum
Kids could spend the day in these seven Saint Paul galleries, including a seasonal rooftop area that encourages art exploration. Each gallery in the Minnesota Children's Museum is geared towards creating an interactive environment for kids 6 months to 10 years old (though adults may be entertained, too). Babies and toddlers can explore the Habitot of forest, caves, prairies, and ponds, while older kids create storms and crawl through an oversized anthill in Earth World (651/225-6000; mcm.org).
Fitzgerald Theater
Built in 1910, this 1,000-seat Saint Paul icon acts as Minnesota Public Radio's largest studio. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2010, the Fitzgerald Theater is Saint Paul's oldest theater space and home to A Prairie Home Companion. Watch the website for Prairie Home Companion ticket releases. The theater also hosts a variety of other programs, including Minnesota Ballet performances, movie parties and musical performances (651/290-1200; fitzgeraldtheater.publicradio.org).
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Grand Avenue
You can spend an afternoon along this Saint Paul street, grabbing lunch at one of the locally owned restaurants, shopping at the boutiques or getting spa treatments (651/699-0029; grandave.com). Grand Avenue runs for 30 blocks, with beautiful old homes and the campuses of Macalester College and University of St. Thomas adding to its charm. Favorite destinations for visitors include Cafe Latte, a cafeteria-style deli known for its three-layer chocolate turtle cake (651/224-5687; cafelatte.com).
State Capitol
The architect of the U.S. Supreme Court, Cass Gilbert, designed this 1905 stunner in Saint Paul. Free guided tours of the State Capitol are a great way to see the beautiful building. Among its impressive features: the quadriga, or golden horses, on the exterior of the building. Designed by Daniel Chester French (sculptor of the Lincoln Memorial) and Edward Potter, the figures are made of copper and covered with gold leaf. Weather permitting, tours lead to an outdoor balcony below the dome. Walk past the gleaming horses and enjoy a panoramic view of the city (651/296-2881; mnhs.org).
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts
A stunning recent expansion showcases highlights of an enormous collection, with nearly 80,000 works that span over 5,000 years of human history. The renowned Asian art collection is a must-see, as well as the European exhibit and the Modern and Contemporary galleries (pictured at left). Pick up a brochure for a self-guided tour of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, or join a public tour. Admission is free. Refreshments and live music are offered on Third Thursdays (888/642-2787; artsmia.org).
Fort Snelling State Park
Outdoor recreation combines with historical sites in the heart of the metro area at Fort Snelling State Park, located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers. Among the park's attractions: Historic Fort Snelling, an 1820s living history fort operated by the Minnesota Historical Society (the 1 p.m. daily cannon firing is popular!); a trail system that includes 18 miles for hiking and 5 miles of paved bike trails; canoe rentals on Gun Club Lake; a 9-hole golf course; and swimming in spring-fed Snelling Lake.
Mill City Museum
The world's largest mill -- the Washburn A. Mill -- ground enough flour in a day to make 12 million loaves of bread. The building now houses the Mill City Museum, which re-creates old-school flour production days with period equipment, railroad cars and a floor-by-floor tour in a giant freight elevator. The glass elevator rises from the rubble of Mill Ruins Park, with the iconic Gold Medal flour sign overhead (612/341-7555; millcitymuseum.org)
Mall of America
More than 40 million people visit the Mall of America, 10 miles south of Minneapolis, each year (952/883-8800; www.mallofamerica.com). The nation's biggest mall has more than 500 stores, dozens of restaurants, an indoor amusement park, an aquarium and a butterfly garden.
A little planning before your outing will ensure you're not overwhelmed. Go to the mall's website for information on store locations, hours, parking, events and promotions -- and a handy coupon book. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, and leave your coat in the car (the mall is 70 degrees year-round).
Wheel Fun Rentals
Pedal or paddle your way around the Twin Cities with the help of Wheel Fun Rentals. Stores at five Twin Cities locations (Lake Harriet, Lake Calhoun, Lake Nokomis, Minnehaha Falls and the St. Paul Hotel) offer a variety of rentals, including surreys, bicycles, specialty wheeled vehicles, kayaks, pedal boats and canoes (vehicles vary by location; 877/273-2453; wheelfunrentals.com).
Nicollet Mall
An 11-block pedestrian thoroughfare in downtown Minneapolis balances big-city feel with hole-in-the-wall discoveries. Highlights of Nicollet Mall include The News Room restaurant, Dakota Jazz Club (pictured at left) and a seasonal farmer's market. Orchestra Hall, home of the Minnesota Orchestra, hosts a variety of musical performances (minneapolis.org).
Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway
Minneapolis has more parkland acres per capita than any other major city in the United States. Take a green tour on the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway. This 50-mile route loops through tree-lined neighborhoods and past rivers, lakes, woods and waterfalls. Explore parks such as the Chain of Lakes Park (pictured at left) along the way (612/230-6400; minneapolisparks.org).


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Again this has zero effect on 99% of the scouts in the nation.
I have yet to see any impact on my program based on issues from these large donors cutting off the funds.
So we get rid of a few more DE's or admin support in the office. Explain exactly what they do for me??????
I enter my own charter info,
I enter my own advancement info
I give my charter money to the District membership chair, a volunteer.
I make my reservations by calling the camp directly
I never received the books or shirts for the boys in need as promised.
I never received the boy talks or flyers for my packs recruitment.
Not exactly sure what that big building full of people do.
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Initial comments shown are not particularly supportive of Lockheed. Suspect they may get more backlash than they expect, especially being where they are. Good thing we have you here Merlyn to make sure that you rub these irrational decisions in the faces of those with whom you disagree. Too bad that building what they do, there is little room for any seriously effective public backlash.
As usual, Skeptic says it's "irrational" for a company to follow its own non-discrimination policy. And as for rubbing things in people's faces, hello Mr. Kettle. Presumably an Xmas kettle.
I like this comment someone posted to the news article: "Perhaps Lockheed should stop selling their planes to Israel, Turkey, Jordan, Saudi, Oman, Indonesia, Singapore, UAE, etc. because of there religious bias. Let's at least be consistent."
RememberSchiff commented12-19-2013, 07:29 PMEditing a commentSeems a valid point.
I think this dims the chances that the BSA will buy any $500 toilet seats from them...not even for the Summit.
Who cares? Not I! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everybody.
That's it. I will no longer be buying Lockheed Martin planes.
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Sentinel947 commented12-19-2013, 10:03 PMEditing a commentNice to see somebody has a sense of humor!
Lockheed doesn't think it will affect the company much???? I work for Lockheed and now will no longer log my Scout volunteer hours, so they can "get credit" for community volunteer work....
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The night this hit the fan (Thursday?) I spent some time flipping between CNN and Fox listening to the all-to predictable opinions on this. I can't say I'm a big fan of DD, but I will catch snips of the show here and there. Honestly, I find it repetitive. Watch two episodes and you know everything you need to know about the show. But I gotta think if you enjoy watching 13-year-olds run around in the woods doing silly thing and having fun, you will at least have an appreciation for these guys doing basically the same thing. I appreciate that they always close the show with a family meal, a prayer and a Scoutmaster's Minute-esque moral to the story. Come to think of it, the show covers about five of the seven parts of a good troop meeting.
After watching the coverage of the DD flap, I turn in. TwoCubMom was already asleep with the TV on E! or whatever cable channel she watches. As I turn in Chelsea Handler's show was on. The topic being discussed by Chelsea and her co-hosts was the various forms of sodomy they feel compelled to perform as single women. The language used was just as explicit as that used by Phil Robertson. They also chose to display a "training kit" featuring a selection of devices of increasing diameter which could be of use to women who find themselves similarly situated. I was struck by the remarkable similarity of what was described by Handler and Robertson (minus the visual aids). The difference was that Robertson described it as a sin. Handler promoted it as being necessary in order to get a second date.
So, Moose, where is the outrage with how Handler & Co. expressed their opinions? Where are the conservative protester calling for Handler's suspension? Why aren't the professional NOW spokeswomen on CNN decrying the objectification of women? Keep in mind this wasn't an unedited interview but the approved, edited, broadcast version of her show. Perhaps the graphic description of a particular sex act isn't the issue, but is, in fact, Robertson's belief -- shared by about half the US population, according to polls -- that some sex acts are sins.
Why is it those who promote base behavior are cheered and given contract extensions and those who speak against it or profess conservative traditional view toward it lose their job and are vilified in the media?
Used to be that freedom of expression meant when someone expressed an opinion contrary to your own you were free to state your opinion to the contrary. Over time reason prevailed and the truth became apparent. No longer. Now, when someone expresses an opinion contrary to the prevailing media narrative, the Keepers of All Things Politically Correct come down in force with personal and economic attacks on the individual,
If one doesn't like Phil Robertson's opinions, state your own and explain why he is wrong. The truth will become apparent.
moosetracker commented12-23-2013, 12:45 PMEditing a commentWhere they both employed by A&E???... Different networks, different attitudes.. If the conservative branch didn't vocalize distaste for it, I would be surprised.. I can tell you that MSNBC recently lost Martin Bashir over his comments. although he apologized for them. And what the conservatives said he said was not what he did say.. It is just that you can mentally make the leap of what he inferred.. Martin Bashir they stated voluntarily stepped down.. We will never know though, sometimes voluntary resignation is forced upon you, but it is an easier cleaner transition.. Also MSNBC terminated Alec Baldwin for comments he made, since his show was only 4 weeks old, they didn't soft tap around it.
I liked Martin Bashir.. If what the conservatives said he said was true, I would have agreed it was crass.. But, I didn't find what he really did say all that awful, yet a little over the top.. Yet, had MSNBC suspended or fired him for it, then that is their right.. Even with Martin Bashir having apologized.. I saw none of these same people who take issue for a network suspending (not firing) someone as totally unfair to their free speech, picking up the same stance on the firing of Martin Bashir or Alec Baldwin.. In fact know a lot of the same people say Martin should have been fired, but Phil should not be suspended. They didn't like what Martin said, they agreed with what Phil said.
So when is freedom of speech something your employer can restrict, and when can they not restrict it?
All I can say is each network, really each company can choose how to handle employees who verbally cross the line.. If you are a public spokesperson for the company, I would not be surprised if you have signed some form of agreement on how you conduct yourself, your attitude and your speech..
But, you have the freedom to voice your opinion to the network or anywhere else if you find the words offensive or not..
NJCubScouter commented12-23-2013, 07:33 PMEditing a commentOh, Basement was referring to the Duck Dynasty guy. I get it now. I have never seen the show and never knew the guy's name before, so it really means nothing to me. (When the thing first started, I kept seeing "Robertson" and thinking, oh, Pat Robertson said something anti-gay, what else is new? Oh, Phil, not Pat.) I don't care what he says, or whether he does or doesn't have a tv show. (Now, if one of Pawn Stars guys said something stupid, I wouldn't be happy. But from the random comments they make when they are talking about historical items, I am guessing they are pretty middle-of-the-road, or at least that is how they portray themselves.)
I don't understand anyone's surprise or Merlyn LeRoy's sadistic enjoyment for bringing this to our attention. Publicly traded companies have policies that reflect the law. Their donations need to reflect those policies too. If anything, I'm surprised the donations continued as long as they have continued.
This should be no surprise and Merlyn should take no enjoyment from it. Scouting is a good program that helps kids. Today's political battle between adults damages those the program and the kids we serve.
Everyone should be sad all around.
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Merlyn_LeRoy commented12-25-2013, 07:31 PMEditing a commentSo why not drop the remaining discrimination?
"Today's political battle between adults damages those the program and the kids we serve."
Like the adults who kick out kids who state they are atheists?
12-26-2013, 12:35 AMEditing a commentYa know ... I'm okay with that. If parents want to form scout groups under secular organizations, that's fine. It is just unrealistic to expect churches to sponsor youth groups that don't support their teachings. Personally, I would be fine camping next to another unit that is sponsored by an atheist group. But I would not want my sons joining that scout unit as scouting as far as I've been involved has very very much had a strong reverent aspect.
For me and my family, scouting without reverent is like eating a hamburger without the meat. It's not scouting. The funny thing though is we have many kids out our scouting group that it just doesn't matter. They do fine and they are very welcome. But if you want to pick a fight and protest what the church teaches you won't be welcome. It's sort of obvious.
12-26-2013, 12:53 AMEditing a commentI should mention that I've seen many kids who state they are atheists and they are in scouting. It's normal for a teenage kid to explore all facets of their lives. And, it's not in our place to get in their way.
It only becomes an issue when people want to change the organization because of their personal beliefs. Then, it moves from the individual exploration to a conflict with the organization. At that point, no one wins.
Thanks Fred, I agree.
As for Duck Dynasty, I'm all for allowing the guy to speak all he wants to and let the market take care of it. But for now he'll have to speak all he wants to on his own nickel although I think he's free to buy a network if that's what he wants to do. Until then he can probably still open his heart and show his love of mankind to the public all he wants in more interviews - I'm fairly certain there will be plenty of offers to allow him to expand on his thoughts.
As for me, I've never watched the show...guess now I won't ever. But I'd rather let him speak and the market respond than the network to dictate from above.
12-23-2013, 12:57 PMEditing a commentThank you. As for Duck Dynasty, I think it is slightly different in that the Duck Dynasty guys are on A&E as entertainers and does not reflect the A&E politics. Those shows are a view into the lives of specific people and we learn and are entertained by watching those shows.
Same as TCL is not promoting bigamy when it broadcasts the Sister Wives show.
Same as Discovery channel is not promoting the Amish with Amish Mafia and they are not taking a pro-gun position with the show Sons of Guns.
Same as History channel does not promote using pawn shops when it shows Pawn Stars.
Same as TV channels not promoting trashy lives when they broadcast Jerry Springer.
"Edgy" comics make far more inappropriate comments on cable TV than Phil Robertson ever has, and they get a pass. Miley Cyrus can simulate sexual positions with a married man and smoke a joint onstage and no one gives a crap. Express a view shared by most Christians - that homosexual behavior is a sin, and that we should hate the sin but love the sinner, even as we acknowledge our own sinful nature (Robertson's stated views, which are reasonable), and the network blows a gasket.
The Robertsons were always intended to be the punchline of a joke by A&E. When they became so wildly popular, A&E had no idea what to do other than to ask them to tone down the prayers that ended each show, and to try bleeping words to make it look like they were cussing. The people who are criticizing the Robertsons for "stereotyping" people are happy to ascribe their views to the fact that they and the people of the region they came from are illiterate, inbred, backwards, hookworm-infested hillbillies. Ironic, no?
Clearly, the A&E execs who panicked when they got a call from GLAAD are free to do what they want with their network (although their moral outrage did not prevent them from profiting from the "Duck Dynasty" marathon they are currently running.) I think they were surprised at the level of the backlash they received, and the popular support for Robertson. If the A&E insider source quoted by Entertainment Weekly is accurate, they are already backing down from their public posture and will continue to employ Phil Robertson. Underarmour, one of the show's sponsors, has stated that they stand by the Robertsons' right to express their religious viewpoints. Cracker Barrel restaurants, which made a knee-jerk decision to pull all Phil Robertson merchandise from their gift stores, got so much negative feedback from their customers over this last weekend that they did a 180, apologized, and said they will continue to sell the merchandise. Perhaps they realized that there are more heterosexual duck hunters who like camo who go to their restaurant than homosexual political activists.
That's huge, as a rebuke to the political power of GLAAD. I can't think of a time when a major corporation has knuckled under to Political Correctness then reversed themselves due to consumer outcry. It will be enlightening to see what happens, as GLAAD's moral authority has been challenged. Do they back off, claim victory and cut their losses, or redouble their efforts to gain the moral high ground and reassert control of the public agenda?
So yes, corporations are free to do as they wish within the law, and yes, they will have to deal with the consequences if they make decisions that their customer base finds repugnant.Last edited by AZMike; 12-23-2013, 12:24 PM.
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Miley was dragged through the mud, made a laughing stock, parodied, etc. after her performance with a married man (who got off lightly). Why would you claim nobody gave a crap about her?
Gilbert Gottfried lost his job as the voice of the Aflac Duck for cracking jokes about Japan after the quake.
The PR Rep for Barry Diller just got fired for tweets about race, rape, and South Africe.
Mel Gibson had to fund his own work after a few drunken anti-Semitic outbursts.
Robertson made some anti-gay comments, he also made some Uncle Remus level inane statements about blacks in the South that make him sound like an idiot.
When you make your money in the public eye, you have to be ready to face the consequences when you get quoted in certain ways.
Now - where this will all end, who knows. The next season is already shot and ready to air starting in January. This whole enterprise has resulted in massive publicity, and it will be fun to see how much more or less viewership, sales, etc. there is.
The difference is that Cyrus was making a lewd performance, and is still receiving awards, in the public spotlight, and raking in the dough. She is positioning herself as a "feminist" for her actions. In the circles in which she travels, that's considered a win. Gottfried, Diller, and Gibson were not making statements about their religious beliefs. (Gibson is a member of a small schismatic sect which broke away from Catholicism, but the views he stated are not part of their church's doctrine and he isn't considered anyone's employee.) Robertson was making an expression of religious belief and is an employee of A&E, and such statements are covered under Title VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, as I'm sure his attorneys and A&E's attorneys were aware. A&E was acting outside the scope of the law in making the threat.
GLAAD and A&E are coming out with the short end.
1- Lotsa folks who never heard of Duck Dynasty will now tune in to see what the dust-up is about.
2- Phil and DD may part ways with A&E. They've had similar arguments in the past:
"When A&E decided to add bleeps to the show to add "spice", Robertson went to the network and told them to not make it seem like they use profanity, as they do not. Also, while they did not cut prayers, they did cut out the part of Robertson's prayer where he said "in Jesus' name". When A&E told them that they did not want to offend the Muslim population, Phil asked, "What year is it?" They replied "2012." He pointed out that the year was 2012 A.D., or in the year of Our Lord. He asked them why they would take someone out who the entire universe is based on. He also asked A&E how many Muslims were watching Duck Dynasty."
Other networks are knocking.
Phil is just a good ole Southern boy (net worth between $5 million and $15 million) who turned down a chance to play NFL ball (interfered with hunting season) who doesn't mind people thinking he is stupid (Masters in education from La Tech). That's why we Southerners talk slowly. We are stoopid. (I had an uncle who painted his dog to look like an alligator so he could charge Yankees $5 to watch him wrestle it...)
Merry Christmas!
(You too, Merlyn!)
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Most of the Arab Muslims I know would have no problem seeing a Christian praying in Jesus' name. That would endear the guy to him more.
They would be very interested in his experience with families of former slaves. Many are a generation (or less) away from legal slavery.
Lockheed's decision is a major blow to Atlanta area Scouts, including my 9 year old Bear. We have been looking forward to the merit badge programs at Lockheed for years, which would have begun with Webelos next year for our family.
Lockheed is one of the crown jewels of the Atlanta area merit badge programs. Few other institutions match them for quality of offerings to Scouts of all ages. They have a well developed and long standing outreach program for children.
I have a low opinion of any company or group that is willing to hurt children to make a political point. This is cruel. If Lockheed wanted to withdraw funding from the national organization (where most of the money goes to overpaid executives anyway) that would have been an acceptable way to make a point.
But to tell a bunch of kids, including my nine year old son, who have been looking forward to this that they all of a sudden can't go because of decisions made by adults in which they had no part is small minded and nasty. If I had the opportunity to speak to the head of Lockheed, I would suggest he grow a pair. Hurting kids like this is never ok, for any reason. It is incredibly unbecoming for grown men to treat kids like this. I am angry on behalf of my son.
On the other matter....
I think Phil Robertson is completely entitled to his own personal religious beliefs, as they were stated. It is illegal under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to suspend or fire anyone because of their expression of a personal religious belief.
I'm sure A&E were very well aware that the Robertson family are Christians. One of Phil's sons is a pastor. The entire Robertson family is involved in many Christian outreach ministries (Operation Christmas Child, etc.). For them to suddenly suspend/fire one of them for quoting a Bible verse and stating that the Bible forms his own personal belief about sexual relations and marriage, while also stating that he loves and respects everyone who does not share his belief, is stunningly stupid. Is A&E actually surprised that this family reads the Bible and bases their personal lives on it?
Amazing how those who scream "tolerance" the loudest are actually the most intolerant people I've ever seen.
I'm with Phil. The Bible forms my basis for my own personal behavior, too, to the best of my ability. I believe in monogamous hetersexual marriage, too, in my own life. Why would this be anyone else's business? How do my personal religious choices have any effect on people who don't share my beliefs: whether gay, unmarried, or whatever? Their personal lives are not my business, and my personal life is not their business. Can't we all get along?
I find it amazing that people outside the Christian church have so much trouble dealing with doctrinal differences when so many of us within the church deal with them just fine. I am Protestant. I have many Catholic friends. We have different beliefs on some very central parts of life (reproduction) and faith (transubstantiation, intercession by priests, etc). And yet we get along just fine. We respect each other. They don't try to change my beliefs, and I don't try to change theirs. Why can't GLAAD and similar get a grip and understand that we don't have to be identical to get along?
GA Mom
12-27-2013, 12:55 PMEditing a commentWell said and I agree. I do wish Lockheed could just let the kids keep attending merit badge and activity pin sessions. It's a zero budget line entry for them. They provide space without routing $$ for support. Plus, it's probably a huge internal positive for their employees and employee moral.
I also fully agree with the statement that those who scream tolerance are the most intolerant people. That's my experience too. The memory that's most ingrained in my head is similar. Several members of a theater I was part of would go out to dinner. We each paid our bill and left a tip. It was those who screamed for the democrat party that would use the excess tip that many of us left to reduce their own tip to zero. Got to the point that we would pay separate because those complaining about the 1% would not pay their own fair share. My same experience with tolerance too.
Also reminds me of a relative of mine. Huge democratic party supports and the first to pull out the calculator to figure out the 10% tip to the penny. And they are the same ones to yell about bigotry and social injustice.Last edited by fred johnson; 12-27-2013, 12:59 PM.
So the guys behind Duck Dynasty are entitled to their beliefs, but the guys behind Lockheed-Martin are not.

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WOLFEBORO — For Andrew Swenson, owner of the Wolfeboro Carwash & Executive Detail, automotive detailing is not only his job — it's an art form.
The Detail Mafia, which Swenson refers to as "a family," is comprised of nearly 200 people from all over the country who train with Renny Doyle, considered a master in the field. Swenson along with a few other men from the team volunteered four days and contributed about $15,000 worth of repair work, free of charge, to the New Jersey department. Swenson headed down on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in late January and returned after three full days of work. He worked on two fire engines, the Durango and a rescue truck, detailing their exteriors and restoring the paint close to its original condition.
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This article explains how to close the virtual keyboard in pure QML apps.
Pure QML applications on MeeGo Harmattan have an annoying bug in which the Virtual Keyboard (VKB) is not closed when you tap outside a selected text editing element.
What happens is that when a QML element that is able to listen for key events receives the focus, a virtual keyboard is displayed that the user can use for entering text. When the user taps outside the element to indicate they have finished entering text the element doesn't actually lose the focus, so the keyboard is not closed. This goes against the Harmattan style guidelines (and common sense).
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Note: This bug has was reported as fixed in Harmattan > PR 1.1. Note however that more recently it has been reported as still valid on N9 handset, version PR1.2 (30.2012.07-1.348.2_PR_348) - compiling with Qt Creator 2.4.1, based on Qt 4.7.4, part of Nokia SDK as released in April 2012. The workaround is effective on that version.
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One workaround is to use closeSoftwareInputPanel QML method. The example below is the implementation of this fix inside a simple QML app made up of a root Rectangle element and a TextEdit. The virtual keyboard is shown when the TextEdit is clicked, but the virtual keyboard is not hidden when the user taps outside.
The main problem here is related to the focus. Tapping outside the TextEdit element is not enough to change the focus and close the VKB, so we have to add some additional code. The fix is implemented basically in two parts:
- MouseArea - a big and transparent to events MousArea overlays the entire application. This allows us to give the focus to the clicked item
- onActiveFocusChanged slot inside the any element able to receive text input. This slot actually closes the VKB
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import QtQuick 1.0
Rectangle {
id: root
width: 800
height: 600
focus: true
Rectangle {
width: 360
height: 360
color: "cyan"
TextEdit {
id: mText
anchors.fill: parent
onActiveFocusChanged: {
if (!mText.activeFocus) mText.closeSoftwareInputPanel();
MouseArea {
anchors.fill: parent
onPressed: {
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var selectedItem = root.childAt(mouse.x, mouse.y);
if (!selectedItem) selectedItem = root;
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C++ workaround [BETTER SOLUTION]
A pure C++ workaround consists of adding an event filter to the affected view instance:
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bool eventFilter(QObject *obj, QEvent *event) {
QInputContext *ic = qApp->inputContext();
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if (ic->focusWidget() == 0 && prevFocusWidget) {
QEvent closeSIPEvent(QEvent::CloseSoftwareInputPanel);
} else if (prevFocusWidget == 0 && ic->focusWidget()) {
QEvent openSIPEvent(QEvent::RequestSoftwareInputPanel);
prevFocusWidget = ic->focusWidget();
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Repetto wrote:I have my great grandfathers birth certificate and on it is the address road he was born. I have tried the local office and the museum but have had very little success. The main city is Genoa in Liguria the village is Camogli. Will I have better luck searching in Genoa, if so where would you suggest I start.
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(Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) Rick Porcello ran his career-high scoreless streak to 25 1/3 innings to lead the Tigers to a 3-0 win over the A's. 5. Los Angeles Dodgers (47-37) The Dodgers have closed the gap between themselves and the Giants. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)Dodgers vice president of amateur scouting, interviewed for the vacant San Diego general manager's job. 6. San Francisco Giants (46-36) Not only was it Tim Lincecum's second no-hitter, but it was his second no-hitter in a year's time. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)Pablo Sandoval hit his 100th career home run. 7. Toronto Blue Jays (45-30) Look for the Blue Jays to pursue starting pitching. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)R.A. Dickey recorded strikeout No. 1,000 of his career against the White Sox. 8. Atlanta Braves (44-38) It's a shame that Gavin Floyd's season ends like this. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)The Braves earned their sixth straight win on Tuesday with a 5-4 win over the Mets at Turner Field. 9. St. Louis Cardinals (44-39) Marco Gonzales's debut didn't go as planned. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)The Cardinals were shutout against the slumping Giants. 10. Seattle Mariners (44-38) Seattle continues to play good baseball. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano has maintained a fairly comfortable lead over Ian Kinsler of the Tigers in All-Star voting. 11. Washington Nationals (43-38) The Nationals have a good problem on their hands, in trying to figure out how to shuffle the lineup upon Bryce Harper's return. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)Nationals activated catcher Wilson Ramos from the 15-day disabled. 12. Baltimore Orioles (43-38) Nick Hundley hasn't gotten going since joining Baltimore. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)MLB upheld third baseman Manny Machado's five-game suspension. 13. Cincinnati Reds (43-38) Johnny Cueto has the best ERA and strikeout-to-walk ratio in the Reds rotation. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)The Reds completed a four-game sweep of the Giants over the weekend. 14. New York Yankees (41-39) Brian McCann is going to start hitting at some point. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)Derek Jeter tied Lou Gehrig for first on the Yankees' all-time list with 534 doubles in his career. 15. Kansas City Royals (42-39) Nori Aoki hasn't played to par, but that doesn't mean KC wants him on theDL. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)Royals signed free agent outfielder/designated hitter Raul Ibanez to a Major League contract. 16. Pittsburgh Pirates (42-40) The Pirates are betting on fixing Ernesto Frieri, who has more control remaining than Jason Grilli. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)Pirates on Saturday optioned right-hander Brandon Cumpton to Triple-A Indianapolis to accommodate Gerrit Cole's return. 17. Miami Marlins (39-43) The Marlins are starting to slip out of the race a bit. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)Marlins reliever A.J. Ramos was placed on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation. 18. Cleveland Indians (39-42) Asdrubal Cabrera is having a decent walk year. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)The Indians pulled off a 7-2-4 triple play against the Dodgers after a review. 19. Chicago White Sox (39-44) Scott Downs was designated for assignment, in part to prevent his option from vesting. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Jose Abreu hit his 26th HR, and is now being approached to hit in the home run derby next weekend. 20. Texas Rangers (37-44) While the expectations are low, it's nice to see Carlos Pena back in the majors. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)Adrian Beltre was selected as the Rangers Player of the Month for June. 21. New York Mets (37-45) Travis d'Arnaud is back. Perhaps this time he can prove he's able to hit big-league pitching. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)The Mets GM from the 1986 World Series Championship team died at the age of 88 over the weekend. 22. Boston Red Sox (38-44) Chris Capuano pitched worse as the season progressed. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)The Red Sox have re-engaged in talks with Lester's representatives about a contract extension befor he becomes a free agent. 23. Minnesota Twins (37-43) Danny Santana hit the disabled list on Friday. A shame, because he's been one of the bright spots in Minny. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)The Twins last hosted the MLB All-Star game in 1985. 24. Houston Astros (36-47) Tony Sipp has been a quietly effective in-season addition who could have trade value. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)Astros designated veteran pitcher Jerome Williams for assignment after giving up two runs in the ninth against the M's. 25. Tampa Bay Rays (35-49) Alex Colome made a spot-start on Friday, but should see more time in the majors soon. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)Rays called up left-hander Jeff Beliveau o replace shortstop Yunel Escobar. 26. Philadelphia Phillies (36-46) Remember when Roberto Hernandez started well? (Photo by Brian Garfinkel/Getty Images)Cliff Lee threw 60 pitches in a three-inning simulated game. 27. Colorado Rockies (36-46) Colorado's awful summer rolls on. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)Rockies placed right-handed pitcher Jhoulys Chacin on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation. 28. San Diego Padres (35-47) The Padres probably don't want to see Tim Lincecum again anytime soon. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)Padres interview Dodgers scouting VP Logan White for the vacant GM job. 29. Arizona Diamondbacks (35-49) Expect Brandon McCarthy, ugly record and all, to draw trade interest. (Photo by Kent C. Horner/Getty Images)Nick Ahmed made his big league debut against the Padres this past week. 30. 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World Health Day 2012 Message from the PAHO/WHO Representative, Guyana
Every year, World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. World Health Day is a global campaign, inviting everyone – from global leaders to the public in all countries – to focus on a single health challenge with global impact. World Health Day provides an opportunity to start or enhance collective action to protect people's health and well-being. The subject for World Health Day 2012 is "Healthy Ageing and the theme is "Good health adds life to years". It focuses on how good health throughout life can help older men and women to lead full, productive lives and be a valued resource for their families and communities.
One of the biggest social transformations is population ageing. Globally, the number of people aged 60 years and over has doubled since 1980 and within the next five years, the number of adults aged 65 years and over will outnumber children under the age of 5 years old. Guyana is no exception, and the proportions of the 65 and older age group grew by 5.7% over the period 1980-2002, according to Census data.
In the 21th century, family patterns are changing and technology is evolving rapidly. Past images of older persons' frailty and dependence are being replaced with images of their vitality, strength, wisdom, and independence. Healthy older persons continue to work, volunteer, and travel, and display interest in their health and that of their future generations.
Traditionally, the older people we love or know well are valued and respected. But our attitudes to other older people within the broader community can sometimes be considered indifferent. In many traditional societies, older people are respected as "elders", but in other societies, older women and men may be less respected. This marginalization can be structural, for example in societies where retirement age is enforced, or informal, where older people are viewed as less energetic and valuable to a potential employer. These attitudes are examples of "ageism" — the stereotyping of, and discrimination against, individuals or groups because of their age.
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Healthy ageing is linked to health in the early stages of life. For example, under-nutrition in the womb may increase the risk of the onset of diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes in adult life. Respiratory infections in childhood may increase the risk of chronic bronchitis in adult life. Obese or overweight adolescents are at risk for developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, circulatory diseases, cancer, and respiratory and musculoskeletal disorders in adult life.
The quality of life enjoyed while ageing is also influenced by many factors such as the foods we eat, our level of physical activity, and our exposure to health risks such as those caused by tobacco use, harmful use of alcohol, and exposure to toxic substances.
On this World Health Day 2012, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle across the life-course to save lives, protect health, and prevent or alleviate disability and pain in older age. Age-friendly environments, prevention interventions, early detection and treatment of disease, and rehabilitation and palliative care where necessary are all important in improving the health and wellbeing of older people.
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"You were right, Gaffer. That crop made me a lot of money." Bilbo mopped his red, sweaty face.
Hamfast Gamgee straightened, leaning on his shovel's handle. Of course he was right. Bilbo cared more for tales than crops and Ham knew more about farming than Bilbo ever would.
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Bilbo flipped Hamfast a coin that flashed gold. Ham caught it and tugged at his forelock. "Thankee, Mr. Bilbo," murmurred from his lips but his heart burned with the injustice. His ideas, his skill, and his labor kept Bag End profitable. Why should Bilbo lord it over the tenants and train up his namby-pamby foreign heir instead of making Ham his bailiff? It should be his place. It would be his. Young Frodo would be easier to manage. Played right, the whole estate would be his family's someday.
The shovel whistled as it came down with a wet crack on Bilbo's skull. Crouching down over the still form of his former master, Ham pulled a pouch heavy with gold and a thin chain from Bilbo's weskit pocket. Hamfast slid the chain through his fingers. It was all his now. He slipped on the ring.
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I took last week off and almost thought I was going to take this week off – you might notice I haven't posted here in over a week, because I've just been uninspired recently, even though I'm in the middle of my latest Comics You Should Own, which are usually fun to write. But then I decided to get going, mainly because of the two big stories in the comics world this week, so let's check out some links, shall we?
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Local wine makers Jon and Dottie Moore will be features during the Rodeo Austin's third annnual Off the Vine Wine & Food Tasting on Nov. 8 at the West Austin Youth Association (WAYA).
This year's event will feature over thirty wineries and samplings from top-notch local eateries. Guests will also enjoy silent and live auction shopping for one-of-a-kind items such as a Twin Liquors tasting and dinner for 25 guests, Wrangler National Finals Rodeo tickets and a custom pair of CABoots.
Wine enthusiasts and novices alike will taste a variety of signature wines from Texas and California wineries including Becker Vineyards, Fall Creek Vineyards, Caymus Vineyards and Silver Oak Cellars. Local restaurants including Iron Cactus, Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill and Quality Seafood Market will sample some exquisite menu favorites.
Individual tickets are priced at $125 and tables of ten are $1,500. Tickets and tables are available for purchase at RodeoAustin.com. All of the proceeds raised at Off the Vine benefit Rodeo Austin's mission of Promoting Youth Education – Preserving Western Heritage.
Participating Wineries include Salado Creek Winery and Vineyard, Becker Vineyards, Bogle Winery, Braman Winery, Cap Rock WineryCaymus Vineyards, Driftwood Estate Winery, Fall Creek Vineyards , Frienexet , G Winery, Georgetown Winery, Homestead Vineyard and Winery, Lakeview Winery, Pedernales Cellars, Perriso's Vineyards, Precept Wine, Silver Oak Cellars, The Vineyard at Florence , William Chris Vineyards and Wines of Dotson Cervantes.
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Salado Creek Winery will release two new wines this month
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"Many local Saladoans know Beau as an excellent equine veterinarian," Jon Moore said, "but we also know him for his amazingly detailed artwork of horses, cowboys, and all things Texan. To celebrate the release of Cowpuncher Cab, we are offering you the opportunity to meet Beau, see some of his other artwork, and purchase bottles of the Cowpuncher Cab signed by both Beau and the winemaker, Jon Moore.
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