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Don Lattin poses an interesting question: In a world where Judeo-Christian faith no longer writes the rules on intimacy, who will define the new sexual ethics?
Regardless of your own spirituality, the idea of drawing a higher power into the bedroom is an old one that being approached in a new life. In a time where less people identify as "religious" and more as "spiritual," many of these same people are trying to seek enlightenment and fulfillment through sex on a higher level than just pleasure.
In the July/August 2013 issue of Spirituality and Health, writer Don Lattin looks at several different ways people are connecting with God and the ilk through sensuality.
Many theologians believe the religious strictness toward sex comes not from the Bible or Jesus but rather Saint Augustine who wrote, "There is nothing which degrades the manly spirit more than the attractiveness of females and contact with their bodies." This stems from Greek philosophy which saw the spirit as pure and the body as corrupt.
That's what these current sexual revolutionaries are trying to connect. Cleansing the spirit through physical and emotional connection.
Lattin tells the story of Mormon John Christensen (real name withheld) who transformed his life into one of Tantra leader and teacher. Charles Muir and Leah Alchin, teachers who claim they can bring God into the bedroom for a threesome. "And what a threesome!" they say. Lattin even talks with noted sex advice provider Dan Savage, who claims the whole Tantra thing is a sham.
Maybe most rewarding of interviews is that of sex therapist Tina Schermer Sellers, who works with patients from conservative backgrounds. "There's so much sexual shame, self-loathing and condemnation. There has been so much pain and sexual dysfunction caused by the Western church." She encourages women with a religious background to look at sexual desire as a gift from God.
However you approach it we can probably all agree that the era of sexual guilt and shame needs to be one that is nearing its end. Whichever way you connect, just make sure it's fulfilling you.


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PBS station KVCR in San Bernardino on Friday at 7 p.m. will air "Tricks of the Trade", a documentary that shows how con men psychologically manipulate their victims out of their savings.
The film provides key insights on how to avoid becoming a con man's next victim and features profiles of convicted con men, fraud victims, academic experts and securities regulators. You can view a short trailer here: http://www.saveandinvest.org/55Plus/Fraud/P118960.
The film, which aims to empower viewers with simple steps to protect themselves from financial ruin, was developed as part of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation's Outsmarting Investment Fraud Program.
According to KVCR, last year consumers reported losing more than $1.7 billion in fraudulent investment schemes. As the nation prepares for a wave of retiring baby boomers, the station warns that con artists are looking for ways to crack into boomers' 401(k) nest eggs.
EDC reports strong port traffic, but sluggish home sales
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. this week reported that the ports at Long Beach and Los Angeles saw a "remarkable increase" of 25.6 percent in the total number of containers handled.
Activity at the ports is an important measure of health in the Inland Empire, since many businesses, particularly logistics, derive business from that activity.
On-location filming in L.A. County was also up 11 percent as of September, the group reported. Much of that strength was because of an increase in campaign ads.
It was a mixed bag, though.
Sales of existing homes fell sharply in the third quarter, with about 440,000 transactions. New home permits were up slightly for the year at 40,000 new permits.
Miller honored by small business advocates as entrepreneur
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council has designated Rep. Gary Miller, R-Brea, as a Champion of the Entrepreneur for his outstanding score on the "Small Business Scorecard for the 111th Congress," which is the highest scorecard ranking.
The SBE Council's scorecard is based on votes that impact small business and entrepreneurship.
Miller said he will keep working to lower taxes, increase access to health care and reduce "government intrusion."

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Charlotte McKechnie, Staff Associate
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Kenny Smith, Treasurer
Daniel Schwartz, Clerk
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Jonathan Saxton
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Dubbed a five time "Classical Music Pick" by the Boston Globe, Juventas New Music Ensemble voices the musical culture of the present by featuring repertoire of composers age 35 and under. From lyrical melodies to recorded sounds from outer space, our performances showcase the most engaging music of today's generation. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the ensemble has seven core musicians augmented with guest artists to form a wide array of instrumentations—both traditional and non-traditional.
Since its founding in 2005, Juventas has showcased works by over 150 composers in more than 90 exhilarating performances and has held residencies at The Boston Conservatory (2006-2009), Middlebury College (2010, 2011), and Harvard University (2011, 2012). Juventas has also collaborated on several recording projects with Parma Records and with individual composers.
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We continue to showcase high-energy performances in our 2013-2014 season, including a collaboration with People Movers Dance, performances of our world premiere opera, The Magic Mirror, at the New York International Fringe Festival, and another world premiere opera - Dominick DiOrio's The Little Blue One.
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Ezra McCalment, junior mathematics major from Camby, Ind., was one of 16 cyclists on the Trans American team. Beginning their journey June 3 in Florence, Ore. they stopped in Terre Haute July 25 and arrived in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 13. The trip was a long one -- totaling 73 days and 4,285 miles.
"It was just a great way to spend the summer, more worth while than just going home and working for a couple of months.†McCalment said. "It's something that I had never heard of, something that would still keep me involved with the university and the fraternity.â€
Team members were selected for their leadership ability, commitment to service and community involvement.
At first, McCalment never imagined he would be taking part in the program this summer, but after attending a meeting with his fraternity brothers and being convinced that he could raise the necessary money, he was intrigued. Each rider was required to raise a minimum of $5,000 in order to participate. McCalment exceeded that amount and continued to raise more money along the way.
He also decided not to train very much for the long haul.
"I didn't really train,†McCalment said. "I rode on the bike path for a little bit, maybe for like a week, week and a half.â€
While he had to work harder than everyone else, McCalment met the physical demands, built up confidence in his ability and now feels like a real cyclist.
During the Journey of Hope, the cyclists spend everyday together as a group. McCalment was nervous when he first started the trip because he did not know anyone.
"It was 20 guys. I never met any of them, so I didn't really know what to think; but I was going to spend my whole summer with them night and day,†McCalment said.
Being with the new group of men exceeded his expectations. McCalment said, he could not have asked for a better group of teammates and has formed meaningful friendships with all of them.
During the trip, the crew made friendship visits in which they went into different towns and spent time with different organizations that work with people with disabilities. This gave the riders a boost of support and allowed them to acknowledge once again their purpose for riding.
"Everyone's unique, everyone's equally fantastic, everybody that we met were so excited to see us, they were all just huge grins,†McCalment said. "It was really nice. It never got old. Seeing people smile and knowing that you're there for them, it was great.â€
The Journey of Hope donates money to the organizations they work with. It is present on everyone's faces that the Journey of Hope is well worth the tiredness and the long days the riders put in, because the money they have raised goes directly to those who need it, McCalment said.
McCalment, a graduate of Decatur Central High School, thinks he may take part in the Journey of Hope again next year.
"I might actually do it again,†he said. "And I would recommend it to any of my brothers or anyone from a different school.â€
The Journey of Hope is a program of Push America, the National Philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. The Journey of Hope is more than just a physical challenge - it's about challenging the norm, serving our communities, dreams and hope.
Push America is focused on educating people on how to interact with people with disabilities and encourages others to learn more about how they can help support people with disabilities in their community. For more information on Push America, visit www. pushamerica.org
Contact: Dan Melchan, Push America, (704) 996-3414
Writer: Brianna Bullerdick, ISU Media Relations Intern, (812) 237-3773
Sixteen bicycles entered the Indiana State University campus, circling around the Dede Plaza fountain before stopping to meet with spectators from the university. The men, members of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity chapters nationwide, were part of Push America's Journey of Hope Bike Ride Across America. One of the riders, an ISU student, gave up his summer to take part in the program and help those with disabilities.


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SpecificationsNotebook: Sony Vaio VPCCA2Z0E (Vaio VPC-CA Series)
Processor: Intel Core i5 2410M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 14.0 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels, glossy: yes
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 700 euro
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The only real drawbacks we could find with this machine are a tendency for the keyboard to flex during typing and a pretty flimsy DVD drive. We would also have liked one of the four USB ports to have been upgraded to USB 3.0, but you can't have everything sadly. Sony has a great line-up when it comes to laptops. While we expect the business users to go for the ultraportable Z-Series and those on a budget to opt for the E-Series, we think anyone who wants a bit more flair will be happy with the funky C-Series as their next laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/06/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%
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Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
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Dual-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. The CPU is clocked at 2.3 GHz (Turbo Boost 2.6-2.9 GHz) and the GPU at 650 (1200 MHz Turbo).
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Meg Ryan needs a haircut!
Remember when Meg Ryan ("You've Got Mail," "Sleepless in Seattle") was so cute and perky with that adorable, short, choppy do?
Every wonder what she's been up to lately?
Now you know. Apparently, she's been working on her Goldie Hawn imitation. And growing her hair.
Why do thoughts of Cousin Itt from "The Addams Family" come to mind when I see this unkempt mop?
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Families of the Lebanese pilgrims shut down shops belonging to Syrians in the neighborhood of Hay al-Sellom.
BEIRUT: The families of the Lebanese pilgrims kidnapped in Syria in 2012 prevented on Monday Syrian workers from heading to their workplaces in the Mount Lebanon town of Choueifat.
"We are trying to convey a message that we can no longer bear being apart from our kin," Hajj Hussein Ibrahim, a relative of one of the hostages who was released late last year and participates in protests in solidarity with the families of the kidnapped still being held in Syria, told The Daily Star.
"We have not heard a word from them in four months now and the Lebanese government is just doing nothing about the case," he added.
Eleven Shiite Lebanese were abducted in Aleppo, north Syria, on their way back home from a pilgrimage in Iran 10 months ago. Two were released in August and September.
Ibrahim added that the relatives are planning further actions against Syrians in Lebanon and also threatening to target Turkish interests in the country as well.
"We will not remain silent anymore: we will keep on targeting Syrians and we will expand our action to target Turkish interests as well," he said.
"Let the Lebanese state pressure those holding the hostages and take more serious actions in the case," he said.
"Up until now, all we have are empty promises," he added.
The relatives Monday prevented Syrian laborers from entering factories and shops in Choueifat's Terro area and said they would take similar measures in Beirut's southern suburb Tuesday and later this week.
Their action against Syrians in Lebanon started over the weekend as nearly 40 of the hostages' relatives closed down Syrian-owned shops in the neighborhood of Hay al-Sellom, leaving messages on the doors bearing their signatures.
The relatives of the pilgrims have staged various protests outside government buildings as well Turkish and Qatari missions in Lebanon.
They argue that Turkey can play a pivotal role in securing the release of the pilgrims.
Turkey, a strong supporter of the rebels fighting against Syrian President Bashar Assad, has previously claimed that it was acting as an intermediary in the release of the hostages.
However, Turkish officials have repeatedly said that they are not to blame for the kidnappings.
Last month, President Michel Sleiman held talks with Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, during a visit to Doha, over the case of the pilgrims and asked for help to secure their release.
He also met with the Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on the sidelines of an Arab League summit in Doha and urged that Ankara "exert every effort within its means" to secure the release of the hostages.
Earlier this month, sources told The Daily Star negotiations for the hostages' release were ongoing after they had been transferred to a rebel Islamist faction in Syria.
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What happens next depends on what's inside. Maharajahs didn't shower their wives with cozy slippers and good books. Richard Burton didn't win Elizabeth Taylor with kitchen appliances. No, they went big. They went sparkly. They went gemstones. You know what they knew, that practicality doesn't spark love affairs or keep the wheels of romance turning. But this Rojas Genuine Ruby & DiamondAura® Ring does.
This is the ring she's been waiting for: a radiant stunner with a 2 ½-carat faceted natural ruby oval at its center. Encircling the rapturous red gem is a full carat of marquise-cut DiamondAura. All the qualities you'd find in a "D" flawless mined diamond are present in these lab-created beauties, which we showcase in a setting of 14K gold-layered sterling silver. And in honor of the season, we've embellished this ring with even more "holiday spirit." For a limited time, it can be yours. While this ruby ring isn't as practical as some gifts, nobody ever cried tears of joy over an electric toothbrush.
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China Grove Construction Company, Inc. filed as a Domestic For-Profit Corporation in the State of Texas and is no longer active. This corporate entity was filed approximately twenty-seven years ago on Monday, November 21, 1988 , according to public records filed with Texas Secretary of State. There are a couple of officers known to have been associated with this organization.
Carole Cauble served as the President and has interests in other corporate entities including St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of San Antonio, Texas, R. R. Cauble Lathing & Plaster, Inc.
Robert Cauble was the Director of China Grove Construction Company, Inc.. Robert's additional corporate interests include R. R. Cauble Lathing & Plaster, Inc. located in China Grove, TX Robert's past corporate affiliations include Texas Bureau for Lathing and Plastering, Lathing & Plastering Contractors Association of San Antonio, Inc.
Carole Cauble is also the registered agent for the company. Also known as a statutory or resident agent, the registered agent is responsible for receiving legal notifications regarding court summons, lawsuits, and other legal actions involving the corporate entity.
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WANT! As if that wasn't good enough there was ANOTHER ONE that ended last week that was a much better fit for me:
A bevy of 3Rensho roadies?!:
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BLACK annoed DA cranks?!
Lovely NOS Atala with some nice paint for the ladies:
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So. fucking. RAD! More images here..
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The Original Campus
In 1939 the 20+ acre campus at 17th and Hillcrest Drive was valued at $25,000. It was purchased from John H. Kane and C.E. Burlingame for $10,000, which was the most allowed by the federal Public Works Administration's regulations. Another depression-era federal agency, the Works Progress Administration, built a sandstone rock amphitheater along with four tennis courts and other athletic fields to the east in the area occupied today by Custer Field. The amphitheater had a built-up stage in the center surrounded by three rows of seats in an oval shape, and was reportedly located at the site of the new field house. A small brook meandered through the area and through the present-day Fine Arts Center, which at that time was a grove of trees.
Col-Hi's original design capacity was 800 students. The architect, John Duncan Forsyth, designed the building in the Streamline Moderne style, a late variant of Art Deco which peaked around this time and was commonly used in schools built with PWA funds. Forsyth had used the same style in his 1937 residence at 29th and Birmingham in Tulsa. Forsyth also was one of the architects for the 1937 PWA Moderne style Daniel Webster High School in Tulsa, which had many of the same interior architectural elements as College High. Forsyth was also the lead architect for the magnificent Marland Mansion built in Ponca City from 1925-1928. The general contractor for the construction of College High was the Ray Construction Company of Coffeyville, Kansas.
Col-High's main building housed the auditorium and academic classes, and the field house or manual training building housed the band, orchestra, physical education, and industrial arts classes. The latter building was paid for by the Frank Phillips Foundation, and provided for some time the home court for the Phillips 66ers basketball team. The exterior of the buildings could have been brick, but a petition from 273 employees of the Dewey Portland Cement Company convinced the school board to build it of white-painted reinforced monolithic concrete. The white was offset by windows with cherokee red spandrels; that color is visible in photograph that opens this page.
The floors of the main building were marbleized asphalt tile, while the corridors had glazed tile wainscoting and terrazo stairwells. No two classrooms were alike, each arranged for a particular purpose with beautiful birch cabinets and built-ins. The building once had two fireplaces. One was in a recreation room lounge in the office area with several couches and chairs; that area is now home to the principal's and his secretary's offices. The other fireplace was across the corridor in an extensive "home-making" department, which was broken up into administrative offices after a new home-making department was built in the ground floor of the 1958 annex.
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A day of music, film, and play at Cinemajam 2013
Itchyworms performs for a large crowd outdoors at the first Cinemajam last November 30.
A new promising music festival has just concluded its first year in Manila.
Made possible by Crizal Transitions, Cinemajam is the very first outdoor music and movie festival in the country.
The event, which was held on November 30 at the Circuit Event Grounds in Makati City, added some essential elements to the music festival patchwork: movies, good, food, and activities like kite-flying and basketball.
The activities got underway as band GraceNote warmed up the crowd. Scattered over the rest of the two-hectare open-air venue, food trucks were cooking, skaters were doing their tricks at the skate park, and kites were flying.
Jamming and watching movies were not the only thing you could do at Cinemajam. Bungee-jumping, kite-flying, and skating were also options.
The day-to-night outdoor event created "a day for the workaholics to just chill and relax via an exciting afternoon fair that transitions to a sunset chill concert, to a movie double feature, and finally, a hip after party concert," she added.
Other activities included rock climbing, bungee jumping, basketball, soccer, and wall climbing. There was also free vision screening at the Crizal Transitions booth, where festival-goers could learn about Crizal's photochromic lenses, which can adapt to changing light conditions and endure resistance to smudges, scratches, dust, and water.
The space for the audience was divided into two areas: one before the stage dotted bean bags (not exactly a traditional setup for rock concerts, but undeniably comfy for watching movies), and another on rows of chairs. Others who preferred to bring their own mats, banigs, and sarongs loosened up on different spots throughout the field.
Moonstar88 played next, delighting the crowd with hits like "Migraine" and "Gilid." Itchyworms followed, playing hits like "Ayokong Tumanda," "Gusto ko Lamang sa Buhay," and "After All This Time," until sundown.
Moonstar 88 rockin' it at Cinemajam 2013.
Aimed to highlight the theme, feel-good film "Love Actually" (which is very apt for the Christmas season) and mystery thriller "Limitless" were also played after sundown.
Rock group Callalily played next, followed by headliner Bamboo, then an hour-long set by DJ Ace Ramos to cap off the night.
Those who have attended other big festivals might have noticed that there were no alcoholic beverages served during the event. Navo explained that this was intentional, as they felt that a "high" can already be achieved "just by enjoying the company of the people we love, with the right music, a feel good movie at the perfect weather."
It was a night of partying, but Cinemajam also promised to give back. Using part of the ticket sales, Essilor, through World Vision, will give a one-year sponsorship of 50 children affected by typhoon Yolanda.
Navo added that the plan is to hold the festival on a regular basis. "The challenge now is how to level it up when we do it again."
The event has a lot of potential. It was well-organized, and it looked like both performers and attendees had a blast. If they kept going at this rate, and if perhaps more bands and movies were added, it could turn out into something way bigger—a festival that a lot of people will keep looking forward to every year. — VC, GMA News
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It is an awesome amp. It has very clear good cleans, crunch, lead, metal. The only thing people might not like is that it is very responsive. If you are looking for a spungy amp, this isn't it. It will let hear everything you play (good or bad). I play mainly 70 and 80 classic rock and progressive rock and it does this with ease and tone.
Contrary to another reviewer, it does pedals great both in front and in the effects loop (it has serial and parallel). Maybe the other reviewer was using cheaper noisier pedals which would then amplify the noise. I have Bogner, Empress and TC pedals both in front and in loop and they sound fantastic.
The screemer and gigmaster are great amps also, I have friends that have them, but the disadvantage is that there is only one EQ. This is the main reason for buying this instead of the Screamer. Both are plenty loud. Both can be played pretty quite and still sound decent (as with any tube amp it will sound better louder). The raider also have more options with loops and noise gate etc.
This amp needs a good footswitch. I have the Z9 and it does everything I need. The amp is about the same in price as the Mesa Mark V combo with the footswitch included, but to me it sounds much better (but that is subjective). Both are great amps. The Rivera is great also, but you need to crank it to sound good (at least to me).
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The DJIA is currently down more than 17% from its all-time high of 14,198.10 back in October 2007. Given the declines we saw in the prior bear market, the fact that the DJIA is less than 20% from its highs is impressive enough, but there are some who believe the index would be even higher if it weren't for an error of omission back in 2009.
For a little background, back in June 2009, the keepers of the DJIA removed General Motors (GM) from the index and replaced it with Cisco (CSCO). To many observers, the substitution of a Technology company for an Industrial company made sense given that today's economy is more technology focused than it was when GM was originally added to the index. Where many people took issue, however, was with the selection of CSCO. While CSCO is certainly established enough to be included, many believed Apple Computer (AAPL) should have gotten the nod given its size and its reach on the American consumer. Just as there used to be a General Motors vehicle in nearly every American driveway, there's now an Apple product in practically every American household.
While we can't go back and change the past, we can always ask what would have been. With that in mind, where would the DJIA be today if AAPL had been added to the index instead of CSCO? The answer is a lot higher. The chart below compares the current DJIA (blue line) to where the DJIA would be had AAPL been added to the index instead of CSCO (red line). Although the index would still be below its all-time high, the depth of the hole would be much more shallow. Instead of trading at 11,725 (2,500 points below its all-time peak), the DJIA would be more than 1,000 points higher at 12,805, and only 9.8% from its all-time high.
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Pictures of Southern Missouri (Mills) over a hot July weekend.
Last Wednesday I received a call from business customer of mine about a new project that he was planning. During the call the conversation turned to motorcycle riding. He mentioned that he and a few of his friends were leaving Thursday morning from the Branson, Missouri area and was heading to the Little Sturgis Rally in Kentucky. They were going to stop in Cape Girardeau, MO for the night. There is a brew pub in Cape that I have been wanting to try so I asked him if he would mind if I joined him and his friends for dinner Thursday night. With his answer, I cleared my desk off and was out the office door at 2:00. I pack and was on the road by 3:00. It was hot when I left, 95 degrees but got hotter as we headed east. I rode the slab to Washington, Missouri for the night. That evening I walked to a nice bar/restaurant for dinner and a few beers.
The next morning I was up and out fairly early. My plan was to ride mostly gravel and dirt to Cape and stop at a number of historic mills along the way. Cape is only 135 miles SE of Washington however my route was ending up being 235 miles because I headed SW to visit Paydown (Pay Down) Mill.
What I could find out about Paydown was that is was build by Charles Lane in 1820 and was the first mill and distillery in the area. He also was the first slave owner in the area.
Some of the "works" in the basement.
The mill had to go through a number of changes over the years. I believe originally the mill was powered by a waterwheel and later a turbine replaced the waterwheel. The turbine would be at the bottom of the shaft and covered by mud.
From Paydown I headed SW towards Hahns Mill.
Headed SW with my goal of visiting Hanhs Mill. I stuck with my goal of riding the roads only the locals know. Soon I noticed the area had to have been hit by a downpour sometime yesterday: the roads were no longer dusty, puddles were everywhere and water was running in the ditches along the roads. My route took me to a water crossing along the Bourbeuse River.
I could tell the water was up and stained from the recent rains. I decided to check out the depth before crossing. I waded into the water and decided to reroute when the water came up to my knees.
Hahns Mill was a bust. It was torn down years ago. However, there was a fun water crossing on the Castor River. The water was crystal clear and deeper then it looked.
A short distance away along the Whitewater River was an old Baptist (?) Church,
also the Heitman (Dollie) Mill that is being lost to vegetation:
Heitman Mill was owned by Matthias Bollinger and finished in 1828. The mill dam was built by slave labor (maybe the mill was as well). Originally the power was from an over shot wheel but later changed to a more efficient turbine. The grinding stones were shipped in from France.
Moses Bollinger purchased the mill from Matthias in 1835. In 1854 Moses dies and the heirs could not agree to see the mill so it was sold at a sheriff's auction to John Dollie. The Dollie's kept it in the family until they sold half interest to William Heitman in 1899.
I had a few more mills I wanted to visit however it was getting very hot and steamy and running a little late to meet my friend. I headed to Cape to meet up with my friend. In town I checked my messages and found the motel where they were staying. You know you are not staying at the classiest place in town when there are there signs outside your door.
I love the old mills! Southern Missouri is so beautifull, thanks for sharing!
I grew up in Jefferson City and since moving to Colorado I've really only been back to Missouri during the holiday seasons. Man, it looks hot, green and buggy there this year! I have to admit I miss the fireflies, but not the chiggers - remember waking up nights from those damned evil bugs :huh
Cool to see the water and the old mills, man... thanks for the pics.
After showering we started loitering outside our rooms, even if the sign forbid it, having a few drink and waited for the cab to take us downtown for dinner. The cab driver was surprised the flood gates were open when we got there. They had been closed for a while. Before going to dinner we checked out the Mississippi River.
In 2003 Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge was opened over the Mississippi River at Cape. It is a cable-stayed bridge. The largest span is 1150 feet and total length is 3956 feet. There are 171 miles worth of cables used on the bridge.
The flood wall at Cape.
After checking out the river we went to Buckner Brewing for drinks and dinner. I was disappointed they did not have an IPA on tap so I ordered samples of the 7 beers they had on tap. I enjoyed a porter the most and when dinner arrived I ordered porter to go with the Cajan seasoned ribeye. It was a good combination. After dinner we walked to a bar with a deck the bartender recommended, had a few drinks and when back to the motel.
I travel all over the country and have found brewpubs tend to have good to great beer and better then average meals. I use this site http://beermapping.com/ and this app http://findcraftbeer.com/displaytemplate.aspx?pageid=4 all the time while traveling.
To be continued.........
I have always enjoyed Cape. One of my favorite restaurants used to be there but, unfortunately, it closed a few years ago (best lobster bisque ever).
I think you and I may have been traveling some of the same roads this weekend.
Thanks for posting up the pictures.
The next day my friends and I parted way. They went to the Little Sturgis Rally in Kentucky. I decided to head up the Mississippi to see the mill I missed yesterday, a few waypoints that I have stored in my GPS and anything else I come across.
My first stop was in the little town of Old Appleton where there is an old bridge, over Apple Creek, build in 1879, It is now part of the city park.
Next I came across "Schnurbusch Karst Window". A Karst is a geologic feature where bedrock is resolved leaving a void (cave). The Schnurbusch Karst Window is a collapsed cave exposing and underground stream. It is on the grounds of St. Joseph Catholic Church in the village of Apple Creek originally called Schnurbusch.
From here I went east towards the Mississippi and stumbled upon upon Altenburg, MO one of 7 communities in the area settled by 750 Saxons in 1839. Saxony is an area of Germany south of Berlin. They came to Missouri for religious freedom. The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod traces it origin to Altenburg. Their first Concordia Seminary is a log cabin preserved along main street. It was built the same year the Saxons settled in MO:
I went further east to another Saxon settlement on the Mississippi River called Wittenberg. There was not much left of Wittenberg but a boat landing on the Mississippi and it was flooded. As you can see it was recently higher.
I went a little south to Tower Rock. It was a very cool road to the rock.
Tower Rock is a unique formation in the Mississippi River. Passing Tower Rock for Mississippi River Boatman is a cause for celebration similar to crossing the equator for seaman.
When the water is low you can walk to the rock. In high water like it is in the picture, extremely dangerous whirlpools are created below the Rock that tugboats captains avoid.
A few facts about the Rock:
In 1673 explorers Marquette and Joliet pass the rock in a canoe. Local "savages" warned them that a "demon that devours travelers" was in the water.
In 1803 Louis and Clark passed the rock. Lewis reported the rivermen passing the rock had to either supply spirits to be drunk or be dunked in the river.
General Grant passed by the rock numerous times while he confronted Confederates during the War of Northern Aggression. He must have had some affection for Tower Rock because when he was president in 1871 it came to his attention that the Corp of Engineers were going to blast it out of the river to improve navigation he issued a presidential decree saving Tower Rock for public use.
After leaving Tower Rock I headed upriver looking for McClannahan Mill.
To be continued.......
From Tower Rock I headed upstream trying to stay as close to the Mississippi River as I could. From a distance I could see a large bridge but I knew of no car or RR bridge in the area. My GPS did not show any either. When I got closer I realized it was a bridge that carried a natural gas pipeline:
This is the Grand Tower Pipeline Bridge, claimed to be the "Worlds Longest Pipeline Suspension Bridge". It is a suspension bridge built in 1955 and still carries natural gas. It supports 2 thirty inch pipes. The longest span is 2,161 feet. The "wings" are for cables to keep the pipeline from swaying horizontally.
I continued following the Mississippi River upstream. I was zig-zagging through the bluffs and hills following the river the best I could. I came across and old general store in Farrar, MO. According to the website the store has been restored and converted into a B and B.
To be continued.....
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Thx for the RR. So good to see places where I'll probably never be through the eyes of a fellow mc-ist! :clap
I never could find McClannahan Mill but I did find some incredible roads cut through the hills and bluffs all along the river. (When I got home I checked on the coords of the mill and mine were correct. From aerial views it looks like the mill is on in private property and not visible from the road.)
I have ridden along the Mississippi River many time over the years, including the Great River Road from Memphis to Lake Itasca, the river's headwaters, and have never been disappointing with the roads. The hills and bluff along the river are all wonderful places to ride.
I also enjoy the history along the river. My next stop was Ste. Genevieve, MO, founded between 1722 and 1749. Ste. Genevieve has the greatest concentration of original French Colonial buildings in North America and is the only surviving French Colonial Village in the United States. Ste. G. is the oldest permanent European settlement in MO and one of the oldest west of the Mississippi. History of Ste. G
The Greentree Tavern (Nicholas Janis/ Janis-Zigler House) is an example of French Colonial vertical log construction. It is believe to have been the first Masonic Lodge west of the Mississippi in 1809.
Much of Ste. G. had been defined by flooding over it history:
The top red line states "Aug. 6, 1993 49.74" The sign is along the road to the ferry at the edge of downtown.
There is so much history to see in Sainte Genevieve it is worth visiting and staying a night or two as I should have. However I pushed on in the heat of the day.
While I was in town I checked to see if anyone has "tagged" the last picture from the KC area Photo Tag game. No one had so I turned my back to the river and headed towards Hodgson Mill in south central, MO hoping to grab the "tag". My plan was to stay the night at Salem, MO however the two nice motels were booked so I ended up riding to Licking, MO. Before checking in I rode to the Licking Milling Company in downtown Licking.
The Licking Mill was erected in 1882 and had the capacity of 40 barrels a day. It was a steam powered mill. The boiler is still in the the building however can't be fired. The mill is being restored and the equipment on the first floor can be run.
Licking or "The Lick" as it was originally known derived it name from a buffalo lick. Buffalo were plentiful in the area up to 1835.
To Be Continued......
We shared some of the same roads when I went down on the 4th, I was having a blast when things went south. I was planning on going around New Madrid and see where they blew up part of the levee, I friend of mine sent me some pictures.
That is a pivot irrigation system, there is some videos on Youtube showing the Corp blowing the levee at Bird's Point.
Nice RR! It's making me a bit homesick, though. So where did you stay near Licking? I don't recall there being any hotels in the area, though I suppose that could have changed in the 20 years I've been gone.
Great RR. I see some new places that need me to explore in the future! Especially south of Ste. Gen (I lived there 2 years and didn't get really south of St. Mary's; other than on I-55 towards Memphis).
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We just opened a new showroom in Northern Californa, where you can see and touch the various Forno Bravo ovens, and see the different styles and sizes. The display ovens are set on the Cucina metal oven stands. The area is open and well lit, so it's easy to get an understading of the ovens and how they work.
We also display all of the Forno Bravo oven accessories, grills, pizza peels, oven tools, bakware, Caputo pizza flour, San Marzano tomatoes, infrared thermometers, etc.
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Speaking at a Holocaust Days of Remembrance ceremony in Washington today, Barack Obama recommended we embrace a "habit of empathy" in order to prevent future genocides. You can say one thing about this toothless pop-psychology admonition: Obama has certainly put it into practice. From his early post-September 11 comments about the "climate of poverty and ignorance, helplessness and despair" that lead to the attack on America, to his obsessively aired "respect" for the "Islamic Republic of Iran," Barack Obama is more than ready to put himself in the other guy's shoes.
At today's ceremony Obama also called silence "evil's great co-conspirator." You'd never know that Obama has failed to adequately address widespread human-rights abuses under all those regimes for which he feels so much empathy. While exchanging reading material with Hugo Chavez, Obama didn't seem to find the right moment to inquire about the well-being of Venezuela's systematically tormented Jews, for instance. You'd never know that his Secretary of State Hillary Clinton only spoke up about human-rights abuses in China to make it clear that from now one the U.S. would be silent on the topic.
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Festive Breaks
Luxury Christmas Breaks with Divine and Delicious Dining
Stay 3 or 4 nights with breakfast, lunch and evening meals included. Enjoy walks around the spa town, unwind in our indoor heated pool or relax in our large lounge area and enjoy the atmosphere of the provided entertainment throughout your stay.
Festive Christmas Breaks in Wales
- On Christmas Day awake to a leisurely full Welsh breakfast
- Enjoy a brisk walk in the beautiful parks and gardens of Llandrindod Wells
- A visit from Father Christmas with gifts for all of our guests
- A delicious 5 course Christmas Lunch will be followed by an afternoon relaxing with your feet up or taking part in our Metropole Christmas quiz – the choice is yours before
- A buffet dinner in the Radnor Restaurant to complete your day
Boxing Day will start with a full English breakfast to set you up for a day spent exploring the beautiful countryside of Mid-Wales with a break for lunch in the Radnor Restaurant. In the evening a farewell dinner with a Welsh theme followed by Dancing in the Ballroom for your final evening at The Metropole. In the morning, after a full Welsh breakfast we bid you farewell and a safe journey.
*All prices are per room based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room and include all discounts, entertainment and meals. Only a certain number of rooms are available on this offer on selected dates, subject to availability. Available on new bookings only. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. On making your booking a non refundable deposit of 40.00 per booking will be taken.


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Michael Stokes or Kieffer Rhein Dressage Saddle $350 ea USA
In MO: Used Michael Stokes Centaur Dressage Saddle. Medium Wide tree, 17 1/2" seat. Used custom dressage saddle does not include fittings. 16 in. from stirrup bar to bottom of flap and 5 in. at the gullet opening. Very comfy saddle that puts you in the proper position for dressage. Made in England of fine English leather with a flex seat and spring tree. Tree is sound. Saddle was just inspected and re-stitched in places by an expert saddlemaker. Paypal preferred. I am an ebay seller with 100% positive feedback. $350 plus shipping
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Kieffer Rhein Dressage Saddle. Medium tree, Kieffer #1 Seat which is 17-17 1/2. Very comfortable. Small knee roll, balanced seat. Some fading but great shape. Kieffer saddles can be adjusted by an authorized Kieffer dealer. $350 I take Pay Pal.Buyer pays shipping. I am an ebay seller with 100% positive feedback.Photos below http://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x233/jklfarm/Kieffer%20Rhein/
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As far as the call centers go, you guys should be o.k. I worked for a 3rd party cingular center when the merger with AT&T took place and they still have their jobs. It's everyone else thats worried at this point...myself included.
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Each Master Class represents a huge advance in power for Rappelz players.
Rappelz Celebrates 5 Years of Gaming
Over the past six weeks, Rappelz players in North America have received experience boosts, stat buffs, and drop events in a countdown to the biggest milestone in the history of this beloved MMORPG: its 5 Year Anniversary.
Rappelz Epic 7: Awakening – New Features & Creature Enhancements
Rappelz is known for its rich and in-depth pet system, featuring a massive variety of pets with different appearances, skills, and combat abilities. Once a user tames a wild creature, they can raise it through three distinct evolutions and use their pet to fulfill a multitude of support roles ranging from healer to tanker, damage dealer to crowd controller, or even de-buffer!
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If there was any place I'd want to be today, it would have been SDCC, Ballroom 20 from 5:30-6:30 pm. Dark Horse and Joss Whedon – the very thought of it makes me swoon in a totally fangirl way.
Scott Allie, editor at Dark Horse, started the panel off by mentioning Buffy Season 9 and Angel & Faith – both books are scheduled for 25 issues and they're planning out the ending of each with Whedon now. He mentioned the scheduled Willow and Spike mini series and the Firefly/Serenity projects that Zack Whedon is working on.
And then the man himself came out, clad in a Much Ado About Nothing shirt – the project he completed in his downtime, shot in black and white with a cast of his friends and filmed in his home.
Once filming and production were finished – Whedon even wrote the score himself – the man who apparently has a phobia of downtime needed something else to do. Enter: Dr. Horrible 2. He's been working on it for two years and is now waiting for the schedules to line up since "some of the actors in it are kind of successful."
And then it was on to the question and answer sessions and, with someone as prolific as Whedon, questions ran the gamut from favorite genre to political leanings and his thoughts on the zombie apocalypse.
On the Buffy Season 9/Angel & Faith comics, fans wanted to know about Whedon's involvement in the writing of the series. For Buffy Season 9, Joss worked with writer Andrew Chambliss on the larger structure, laying out exactly what he wanted to have happen in Season 9.
When asked to choose between Angel & Faith and Buffy Season 9, Whedon said, "Girls, you're both pretty," and then went on to say that he loved Angel & Faith because it's new, but will always love Buffy. He can't pick between them – they're both his favorite.
What about the other comic about a slayer, Fray? Apparently, "she's on the back burner, but she is burning. She's on fire."
Plenty of questions about Whedon's Avengers – spanning from when he first realized it would be successful (he "hoped all along!") to his vision for the film (he wanted to make it a "summer movie that's still a movie and not a ride") and his future with Marvel (doing two projects straight that he didn't originate was hard for him, but he grew up a "Marvel boy" and has a "huge affection for that whole world – so it could happen"). Unsurprisingly, Whedon loves the darkness in Black Widow – something that he and Scarlett Johansson discussed when they first met. He considers the scene where Johansson is tied up to be the encapsulation of his entire career in one scene – "Look, she's helpless! Whoops, no – she's kicking ass!"
And what of his work has stood out the most to Whedon? "Hopefully, something I haven't written yet!" For him, the interesting moments come when you write your way into discovering something – when you "find something out while you're writing it." He discovered while writing Astonishing X-Men that "in our society we are given two different directives that we are constantly trying to accomplish. That dissonance is what makes us human" – and there are echoes of that dissonance throughout his ongoing books as well.
He touched on the pressure against strong female protagonists (he was told, of the Buffy animated series that never came to be, that "she has to have a male counterpart who's just as cool as her or we won't do it"), why he did Much Ado About Nothing (among other reasons, he just wanted to shoot Amy Acker again), if he would bring Wash back in a hypothetical second season of Firefly ("I couldn't just run in place, I'd have to move on to the next thing"), how to write a good villain ("If they believe that what they're doing is right then that will be a good story. No one is completely evil except a couple of guys and no one is completely good except for me.") and what his take on the zombie apocalypse would be (he'd make you stop and think by suggesting you should save, not kill, the zombies. And then? "Then I'd kill all of the people you love. No, the people you love – like your family.").
And, in closing, what was Joss Whedon's biggest geek moment? His life is one endless geek moment. An email from Joe Quesada where he said "'Just to be clear, the people you want on your X-Men are as follows'" was when Whedon had a nerdgasm. Also high on his list: meeting Neal Adams and Bernadette Peters.
In the end, the man who attributes his range and prolific nature to an inability to say no coupled with a love of a good story just wants to have more stories to tell. Next year, he hopes to have a whole new slate of things for us to ask questions about.


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Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 Stars
Smartphones are very desirable, but they do come at a price. If you're after the benefits of a smart device, without splashing out too much, there are some options available – and the Galaxy Fit is one of them, benefiting as it does from both a small stature and a small price.
Design features
Pick up the Galaxy Fit and you'll find it feels quite solid in the hand, even though it is light in weight. It looks pretty good, with its glossy black frame around the screen and simple styling. The back cover has a subtle texture to it, which feels nice when you're holding it.
On the front is a central direction pad, while two back buttons offer access to menu and back. The display has no frame and sits flush to the chassis, offering a rather tactile feel to the phone's experience. It all works towards giving the phone a luxury, expensive feel.
Wake-up time
Those classy looks are sadly spoiled when the screen is turned on. To wake up the device, you press the home button, which can be found near the top of the handset on the right (the usual place for Samsung phones). This wakes up the low-res screen, which is a disappointment.
Another disappointment is that the virtual buttons don't have a backlight – so if you try to access the menu when you're in a dark room, you'll have to find your way by touch – pretty annoying to say the least.
Screen play
It's not a surprise that at this price it was clear that Samsung would have to cut a few corners – you'll find other budget Android phones don't have Wi-Fi or feature resistive screens. Here, Samsung has decided to keep costs down by using a low-res, but capacitive screen, along with a really sluggish chip. The 600Mhz processor has a serious affect on the phone's performance speed unfortunately.
Fair enough, Samsung is not expecting too much of the Galaxy Fit – for instance it is not able to cope with lots of animated wallpapers, which you may see on more expensive Android phones, so only one has been included, which is a good idea.
Taking pictures
We were pleasantly surprised, though, to see that despite the budget price the phone does include a five-megapixel camera. Sure, there's no flash, but Samsung has made the right decision, rather than including a feeble flash and a low-res snapper. Images taken in decent light are fine – just don't expect to be impressed by any taken in low light. Having said that, few camera phones manage to produce good snaps in those conditions, even with flash.
Operating system
If you've seen the Android OS running on a really decent screen, such as one of the Samsung AMOLED displays, you'll feel badly let down when you see it on the Galaxy Fit's display. But, on the plus side, it is one of the pretty recent versions – Froyo. Okay, it's not the latest Gingerbread release, but that doesn't really matter as the Galaxy Fit doesn't have the hardware to cope with many of its advanced features, such as NFC support.
Slow performance
Between the low-res display and the slow chip, it might be enough to put you off the Android OS altogether! Samsung has not tried very hard to add its own mark to the Android experience (unlike HTC, for example), and it hasn't put much effort into its apps either – you'll be disappointed by the Samsung App Store.
However, at the end of the day this is a smartphone at a budget price, so you can't expect the Galaxy fit to compete with the high-end phones – even so, there are similar-priced phones (such as the HTC Wildfire S), which perform better.
Our conclusion
As we have already mentioned, you can't expect the Fit to stand up to high-end rivals, but it is a compact device at a decent price. It works well and looks good, although it can be sluggish in performance. If you have a basic phone and are planning to upgrade, the Galaxy Fit may be worth looking at if you want a small device at a small price. But if you can afford a little more, you'll get yourself a better device with a higher-res screen.
- Pros:
- Stylish look and feel; good price.
- Cons:
- Sluggish processor; disappointing display.
- Rating:
- Look and Feel 5 Stars
- Ease of use 2 Stars
- Features 3 Stars
- Performance 2 Stars
- Battery life 3 Stars
Final verdict: 3 Stars
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The Dog Bakery takes baking for dogs as serious as pie cake :). In fact, we even have a full time Pastry Chef designing new healthy and delicious treats on a regular basis. Tracy swears by the fact that dogs love our treats because she adds a pinch of love to...
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At The Dog Bakery, we'll never judge you for loving your dog too much. We won't roll our eyes at picture after picture of Sparky, when Sassy's wearing a tiara, if Mr. Noodle only drinks bottled water, not even if Peanut friends us on Facebook. Hey, we love our pups just as much you do!
We understand your pooch deserves a little luxury every now and again. That's why we've created a destination where dog lovers can spoil their furry companions the right way – with all natural dog treats, made from the consciously-sourced stuff we feed our own pups!
The Dog Bakery began with a mission to bake up the most delicious dog food treats for dogs everywhere. Baking for over a decade, we have perfected all-natural, fresh-baked treats that look just as good as they taste -- dog tested, puppy approved. Our world famous bakeries have ovens working around the clock to ensure pups everywhere get fresh, premium, and great tasting baked goods. Located in the Los Angeles Farmers Market and Old Town Pasadena, we are visited by people from around the world, celebrities, and most importantly, our four legged friends.
The Dog Bakery opens its doors every day to the smell of fresh baked snacks and treats for your pup. All of our ingredients are meticulously-selected, all-natural, and chemical free, and our treats are baked with only the freshest ingredients. From our little bakeries to your home, we know your dog will enjoy the love we bake in to each bite.
At the Dog Bakery, we care deeply about the health and longevity of your pet. That's why we bake our cakes, treats and products with all natural ingredients you can feel good about giving your dog. Your dog will love the delicious flavors of blueberry muffin, cheesy beef, and peanut butter and will thank you with endless love and devotion. And because everyone deserves a taste of the most decadent treat known to man, we offer a "chocolate" alternative to satisfy his best friend. Dogs spend their whole life catching whiffs of fresh baked cookies in your oven; it's time they finally get a bite!
Stop by our shop; we're sure someone small and fluffy will be excited to get a paw in the door. Our staff is comprised of nothing less than dog lovers, happy to provide a tasty sample and walk-through of our products. Be sure to ask about our efforts to help dogs in need; we love to discuss what we do and how you can get involved.
The Dog Bakery is a locally-owned, small business committed to adorable treats for adorable pups. Take a stroll with your pup to one of our two dog-friendly locations; celebrate a birthday with a custom-made cake from our online shop; or simply treat your dog to something sweet, yet healthy. We know what you're thinking: where's The Dog Bakery for humans? Hey, we get all the chocolate we want and opposable thumbs. Clifford and Spot deserve something exclusively theirs too!


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Terrelle Pryor Likely To Start Week 1 For Raiders
For Terrelle Pryor, it's the culmination of a bumpy road. For Matt Flynn, it's deja vu all over again.
The Oakland Raiders have named Pryor the team's Week 1 starting quarterback, according to multiple reports.
Pryor, the Raiders' third-round pick in the 2011 supplemental draft, took the first snap with the first-team offense during a drill in the portion of practice open to the media Monday.
Oakland coach Dennis Allen said Monday afternoon that he would refrain from announcing a starter for "competitive" reasons.
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Three-time Emmy Award winning anchor will give lecture on February 7
Friday, January 18, 2013
During her four-decade career, Simpson was the first African-American woman to anchor a local newscast in Chicago, serve as a national network television correspondent, and anchor a national network newscast - ABC's World News Tonight. She was also the first woman or minority to moderate a presidential debate.
Simpson relates her experiences in her memoir, NewsLady, in which she recounts how she endured and conquered sex discrimination and racial prejudice to reach the top ranks of her profession. Along the way she covered some of the most important news events of the time – walking alongside Martin Luther King, Jr. as he marched, and helping anchor live ABC News coverage of Nelson Mandela's release from his 27-year imprisonment.
Simpson retired from ABC News in 2006 to become Leader-in-Residence at Emerson College's School of Communication in Boston, where she teaches courses in public affairs reporting, political communication, broadcast journalism, and serves as writing coach for Journalism students.
Free and open to the public, Simpson's lecture for 5:30pm in the 2nd Floor Amphitheater of University Hall, followed by a reception and book signing at 6:30pm.
This event is sponsored by the University Diversity Council at Lesley University, whose mission is to help all members of the Lesley community find common ground, while providing opportunities to value and support diversity-related efforts at the University and in the community.
University Wins Preservation Award for Lunder Arts Center Project
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North Smithfield Elementary School teacher named R.I. teacher of the yearLesley Alumna Tracy Lafreniere is a reading specialist and literacy coachProvidence JournalJune 4, 2015
Commencement speakers dispense good advice"The Polar Express" author-illustrator Chris Van Allsburg was among the speakers at the Lesley commencement, telling grads not to worry if they don't have their course already chartedThe Boston GlobeMay 19, 2015
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Mission Statement
Role of the County Roscommon Vocational Education Committee
Co. Roscommon Vocational Educational Committee is responsible for the delivery of Post-Primary Education up to Leaving Certificate standard and Post-Leaving Certificate courses certified by the Further Education & Training Awards Council (F.E.T.A.C.) in its second-level schools.
Other areas of responsibility include…
Adult and Continuing Education
Adult education is an integrated part of all Co. Roscommon V.E.C. Schools and Centres. Within the scheme, the Adult Education Officer has responsibility for its development in the schools/centres and in local communities to meet the needs of individuals and local areas.
V.T.O.S – Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme
The delivery of second chance education and training to meet the needs of unemployed adults interested in gaining new skills and qualifications which will enhance their employment prospects. Two year full-time programmes are offered. Part-time equivalents will be offered in the immediate future.
The provision of up to two years of co-ordinated education training and work experience for unqualified early school leavers. The programme is intended for young people who have left the formal school system without qualification, are over 15 years of age, out of school for over 6 months and not in full-time employment.
Basic Education
Co. Roscommon V.E.C. operates and promotes a literacy and basic education service through networking, raising awareness and recruitment of volunteer and paid tutors. Classes can be one-to-one or small group work.
Prison Education
In partnership with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Department of Education and Science, Co. Roscommon Vocational Education Committee provides over 10,000 hours of tuition in the Education Unit of Castlerea Prison, thus enabling those under sentence to achieve personal development, to cope with their sentences, to prepare for life after release and to establish an appetite and capacity for further education after release.
Community Education
Co. Roscommon V.E.C. offers a programme of community education at subsidised rate. Many of the courses are offered at community halls/centres throughout the county on request from a community group. Relief of fees for other courses is also available through this programme for disadvantaged adults. Active Age Groups are supported and community projects of an educational nature may also be funded within the limits of the budget.
Adult Education in co-operation with other agencies are provided in a range of subject areas. Examples include Computer Courses for the Enterprise Board, Mobile Computer Suite in co-operation with the Partnership Company. Modules for the Certificate in Rural Enterprise for Teagasc, Social Care Certificate/Diploma and Counselling Skills Certificate in association with NUI. Course for C.E. Schemes in co-operation with FÁS.
Administrator of Grants and Scholarships for third level institutions (2011-12 period)
Future Policies and Actions of County Roscommon Vocational Education Committee
Recent legislation and Bills currently before the Oireachtas will determine the future role and expansion of activity.


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PEOPLE keep writing to Feedback insisting that the millennium begins on 1 January 2001, not 1 January 2000.
They are, of course, quite right. A person is said to be one year old at the end of their first year, not at the beginning of it. By the same logic, the second millennium is only complete at the end of the year 2000, not the beginning of it. So the third millennium begins on 1 January 2001.
The world, however, has decided to be silly about this. By an overwhelming consensus it has decided to fly in the face of reason and call 1 January 2000 the beginning of the new millennium, even though it isn't. It must be all those noughtsthey've gone to everybody's heads.
Being of a cantankerous disposition, Feedback would normally ignore such foolishness and celebrate the new millennium on the correct date, even if this meant ...
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Moab UT Area – Things You Can Still Do During the Government Shut Down
Dee Holand and the American Land Access Association table at the Rocky Mountain Federation of Minerological Societies Convention and show in Sandy Utah May 18, 2013.
Leard About Public Land Accrss Issues in Utah
Press Release: .Sierra Club claims to be "100% Certain" that the President Will Designate a New National Monument in Utah
S. 28: Y Mountain Access Enhancement Act
H.R. 253: Y Mountain Access Enhancement Act
The Director's Protest Resolution Reports analyze each unique or summarized protest issue statement received on each individual BLM Proposed Resource Management Plan to determine whether the State Director followed established procedures, considered relevant information in reaching proposed decisions, and whether the proposed decisions are consistent with the applicable statutes, regulations, and BLM policy.
The following Director's Protest Resolution Reports are available for online viewing or download.
Utah's Kane County Wins Important Victory In Appeals Court
Appeals Court Decision
Sage grouse is becoming Utah's spotted owl
Utah Solar Energy Zones - "NEW"
SALT LAKE CITY – The State of Utah has completed filing a series of Notices of Intent (NOI) to initiate litigation under the Quiet Title Act for 18,784 roads in 22 rural Utah counties. The NOIs were filed with the U.S. Department of Interior in anticipation of filing suit in federal court, as required by law."We have worked closely with the counties to protect title on these roads and rights of way for a number of years, but the federal government's inaction has forced us to litigate," said Governor Gary R. Herbert. "We will continue to use every tool available to us, including negotiation and lawsuits, to quickly and permanently get title to our roads. We are intent to defend our rights, and this filing will force the federal government to respond."This filing marks a major milestone in the work of the Public Lands Policy Coordination Office (PLPCO), the Attorney General's Office, the counties, and the Utah Association of Counties to assert the State's rights with respect to accessing public lands under the provisions of R.S. 2477.Of the 18,784 included in the filing, 2,190 are Class B roads, and 16,594 are Class D roads.The State previously filed R.S. 2477 lawsuits over 94 roads in Garfield County on November 14, and 710 roads in Kane County on November 10 and lawsuits in Juab, Emery and San Juan Counties several years ago.
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
Not that girl anymore
"Hmm, Max?" I said. "Max and I fell apart when I moved to Park City, we just didn't know it. I thought leaving would end it, and suddenly he realized I was important to him. His change of heart confused me so I gave in. When I came home we tried to pretend it didn't happen, us being apart, or I guess he did. I had changed though. I sort of grew into myself while I was in Park City. He didn't like my independence. He wanted the girl that I was before, and I wasn't that girl anymore."
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Rachel Carmel Nicolazzo better known as Rachel Z, is a jazz pianist. She attended the Berklee College of Music Summer School and Manhattan School of Music Pre-College, where she launched the quintet, Nardis, whilst studying with Joanne Brackeen and Richie Beirachin NYC. Later Rachel Z graduated from the New England Conservatory with a 'Distinction in Performance' award. Meanwhile she was playing professionally in and around Boston in a small group.
In 1988, Rachel returned to New York and co-wrote Tokyo Blue with schoolmate turned pro-saxophonist Najee and then played mostly keyboards with classic fusion band Steps Ahead where leader Mike Mainieri suggested she altered her name as to be easier to pronounce.
Rachel Z remained with Steps Ahead until 1996; however, she collaborated with a number of different artists during this time, establishing her name within the jazz scene. In 1995 she worked with Wayne Shorter, on his album High Life, which won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. She was responsible for the CD's synthesized orchestral settings, acoustic piano solos and several concurrent world tours.
While signed to Columbia by Dr.George Butler, she released an influential CD "Trust the Universe" which was unique in featuring a jazz A side with Charnette Moffett and Al Foster and an electric jazz B side with Lenny White and Victor Bailey. Her next solo CD ,"Room of One's Own-a tribute to Women Artists" featured arrangements by Maria Schneider and Alvaro Cordero. "Room" won 4 stars in Downbeat and extensive critical acclaim for the original compositions and wind ensemble arrangements.
In 1999 Rachel Z was a part of a jazz fusion project by Stanley Clarke and Lenny White. The effort, simply called Vertu, featured such artists as Karen Briggs on violin, Richie Kotzen on guitar. The album received a very positive review from All About Jazz. (Clarke and White played together with Chick Corea in Return to forever). She dedicated A Room of One's Own to the many women artists who have played a significant role in her life. Her characteristic musical intelligence and development of her genre has made her one of the most exciting female jazz musicians of the twenty-first century.
In 2002, having formed a trio with Bobbie Rae, she created a tribute to Joni Mitchell called Moon at the Window. This trio group continues to record New Standards and formulate complex arrangements of pop and jazz tunes and has 5 CDs released to date.
Intermittently, Rachel Z experimented with her own rock group Peacebox as a vocalist and Bobbie Rae as the producer. During this time she was also working with the Italian legend Pino Danielewith whom she first began working in 1996. She later toured with Peter Gabriel during his Growing Up tours from 2002 to 2006, which gave Rachel the opportunity to widen her fan base and work with renowned bassist Tony Levin. Her recent project, titled Dept. of Good and Evil, features drummer and husband Bobby Rae and bassist Maeve Royce. This trio's mission is unity and its ideas for transforming modern pop songs into jazz masterpieces using the jazz tradition as a benchmark for innovative and imaginative arrangements have thrust this group into the forefront of modern jazz.


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Benin — FORMER Presidential aide and chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, yesterday, commended President Goodluck Jonathan, for what he described as his "undiluted support" in the on-going effort to find the killers of the Principal Secretary to the Edo State Governor, late Mr. Olaitan Oyerinde.
Ihonvbere said: "It is sad that what we thought would be an interesting political contest as regards the forthcoming governorship election, had turned to a theater of death by some desperate people because of their faulty system."
He spoke when he paid a condolence visit to Governor Adams Oshiomhole at Government House, Benin City. The PDP chieftain, who recalled how he worked closely with the late Oyerinde during the pro- democracy days, wondered why some one who fought doggedly for the enthronement of democracy in the country could be killed "in cold blooded by desperate politicians.
"I want to thank the President for his intervention in this matter. Let the security agents unearth the killers and even those who have killed before at least to serve as deterrent to those who might want to kill tomorrow. I believe that in politics, people must learn to accommodate, be tolerant and ready for dialogue and concede when they cannot have their ways.
"I also believe that the resort to mindless violence is often the product of miscalculation, desperation and the tendency to adopt undemocratic tactics by politicians, who play god. I have no doubt that Olaitan was assassinated by these shameless people."


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Toys Not Made In China
Looking for toys not made in China? We've got you covered! With growing safety concerns about the high volume products being imported from China, Oompa has gathered a collection of toys that are manufactured outside of China. These toys have origins in the United States, Europe, Morocco, Thailand, Honduras, and more!
Rolling Boats
Come sail away on our delightful Rolling Boats handcrafted by our friends at Grimm's Spiel und Holz in Germany. Available in your choice of four colors, each little wooden sailboat is comprised of three separate blocks -- two triangles and a semi-circle -- that neatly fit together to form a boat that really rocks! Each little sailboat is compo...More Details →


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Soho House Chicago is the West Loop's most anticipated addition and you can now book a room at the new members club. With rooms available beginning September 1, you can plan be one of the first guests to stay at historic building.
The six-floor club will feature two-floors of high-ceilinged king-size rooms, which include:
Special touches to the rooms include small items such as china tea sets designed exclusively for Soho House, along with a crystal decanter and rocks glasses for the whiskey enthusiast. Additionally, all of the rooms are outfitted in wallpaper specially designed for the property, vintage radiators, reclaimed floorboards, upholstered headboards (in small rooms), industrial lighting fixtures, antique chandeliers, and custom carpet.
Guests will also enjoy:
Soho House Chicago is the group's fifth location in North America, and opening rates for Small Bedrooms start at $240 per night. Prices may fluctuate slightly depending upon the season.