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The re-election of Barack Obama and Republican losses in congressional and state elections have prompted a vigorous debate among Republicans and conservatives about the Party's political strategies and policy positions moving forward. Should the Party change its message or "soften" its positions on immigration reform, the debt ceiling, and fiscal issues as a pragmatic step toward broadening its appeal among voters? Or, should the Party strengthen its principled commitments to liberty and minimal government because they will to earn the respect of voters and are necessary to protect the Constitution? Two influential figures in the Minnesota Republican Party will join a public forum to discuss the Party's future policy directions and political strategies -- Marianne Stebbins who was a state and national leader of Ron Paul's 2012 campaign and Cullen Sheehan who is an experienced Republican Party campaign and political strategist. The conversation will be moderated by Lawrence Jacobs.
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Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki has filed for sole custody of his ex-girlfriend's unborn baby, if it's proved he is the father, according to a petition filed last week in a Dallas County courthouse.
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Female impersonation need say nothing about sexual identity, but it has for a long time been almost an institutionalized aspect of gay male culture.
Although sparse in images documenting the gay community, pre-Stonewall gay male photography blurs the boundaries between art, erotica, and social history.
Given the historic stigma around making, circulating, and possessing overtly homoerotic images, the visual arts have been especially important for providing a socially sanctioned arena for depicting the naked male body and suggesting homoerotic desire.
Independent films that aggressively assert homosexual identity and queer culture, the New Queer Cinema can be seen as the culmination of several developments in American cinema.
Renowned photographer, teacher, critic, editor, and curator, Minor White created some of the most interesting photographs of male nudes of the second half of the twentieth century, but did not exhibit them for fear of scandal.
The first international fashion superstar, Halston dressed and befriended some of America's most glamorous women.
An artistic movement that grew out of Dadaism and flourished in Europe shortly after World War I, Surrealism embraced the idea that art was an expression of the subconscious.
Film, stage, and television actor Paul Winfield was openly gay in his private life, but maintained public silence about his homosexuality.
Rev. Charles Worley preaching that gays and lesbians should be incarcerated in concentration camps.
Recent disgusting displays of naked Christian hatred directed toward gay people give lie to the frequent claim that Christians hate the sin of homosexuality, but love the sinners. They also give lie to the notion that the Westboro Baptist Church is the lunatic fringe of Christianity, utterly isolated and completely unrepresentative of the mainstream. These recent displays of ugliness reveal not only the hatefulness of some Christians, including their eager flirtation with genocide, but they also reveal that such expressions of hatred are not uncommon.
Some of these displays of hatred emerged during the recent campaign for North Carolina's Amendment One, which wrote a ban on same-sex marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships into the state's constitution.
For example, Ron Baity, pastor of Winston-Salem's Berean Baptist Church ranted about homosexuality as "a perverted lifestyle" in a Sunday sermon and told his congregation that homosexuals should be prosecuted. "For 300 years, we had laws that would prosecute that lifestyle," he said. He did not specify the sentences he would impose on gay and lesbian criminals, but he no doubt had in mind the capital punishment prescribed in Leviticus on which many of the laws against homosexual acts were based.
In the course of a sermon in support of Amendment One, Sean Harris, senior pastor of Berean Baptist Church in Fayetteville, urged his congregation to beat their children if they exhibited gender-nonconforming behavior.
Harris told his congregation, "So your little son starts to act a little girlish when he is four years old and instead of squashing that like a cockroach and saying, 'Man up, son, get that dress off you and get outside and dig a ditch, because that is what boys do,' you get out the camera and you start taking pictures of Johnny acting like a female and then you upload it to YouTube and everybody laughs about it and the next thing you know, this dude, this kid is acting out childhood fantasies that should have been squashed."
"Dads," Harris continued, "the second you see your son dropping the limp wrist, you walk over there and crack that wrist. Man up. Give him a good punch."
When this stupid and dangerous man's words were released to the public, Harris claimed that he was joking.
However far-fetched the pretense that he was being humorous, at least that excuse evinces awareness of the inappropriateness of telling his congregation to beat up their gay children. That is more than can be said of another repulsive Baptist preacher, Pastor Charles Worley of Providence Road Baptist Church near Maiden, North Carolina.
On May 13, 2012, Worley told his congregation "I figured a way out, a way to get rid of all the lesbians and queers but I couldn't get it passed in the Congress--build a great big large fence, 50 or a hundred mile long. Put all the lesbians in there, fly over and drop some food. Do the same thing with the queers and the homosexuals. And have that fence electrified so they can't get out. And you know what? In a few years they will die out. You know why? They can't reproduce."
When there was an outrage against his plan for a concentration camp in which to imprison gay men and lesbians, he doubled down on his hatred. His intellectually challenged congregation gave him a standing ovation.
But this kind of rhetoric is by no means limited to North Carolina. Jeremy Hooper at his blog Good As You calls attention to two Baptist preachers, one from Maryland and one from Kansas, who have recently expressed a naked desire to kill gay men and lesbians.
The Maryland preacher, Pastor Dennis Leatherman of Mountain Lake Baptist Church in Oakland, Maryland, realizes that he cannot actually kill gay people. But he certainly would like to be able to do so.
In a sermon entitled "Homosexuality and the Bible," Leatherman said, "Sinful nature does not justify sinful behavior." Then he asked, "Now what is our take? What is our response? I appreciate your bearing with me tonight. First of all, there is a danger of reacting in the flesh, of responding not in a scriptural, spiritual way, but in a fleshly way. Kill them all. Right?"
Then he confided, "I will be very honest with you. My flesh kind of likes that idea," before saying that it would be wrong to act on the desire he finds so delicious.
Curtis Knapp, Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Seneca, Kansas, has no such compunctions about genocide. He believes the government should kill homosexuals.
The murderous-minded minister told his congregation that homosexuals "should be put to death--that's what happened in Israel. That's why homosexuality wouldn't have grown in Israel," he claimed. Then continued, "Oh, so you're saying we should go out and start killing them? No, I'm saying the government should. They won't, but they should."
He asked his congregation, "Is it His word or not? If it's His word, he commanded it. It's His idea, not mine. And I'm not ashamed of it. He said put them to death."
Knapp concluded by asking, "Shall the church drag them in? No, I'm not saying that. The church has not been given the power of the sort; the government has. But the government ought to [kill them]. You got a better idea? A better idea than God?"
In one of the most blatant examples of religious child abuse on tape, the creepy Pastor Jeff Sangl of the Apostolic Truth Tabernacle of Greensburg, Indiana taught a four-year-old toddler to sing the song "Ain't No Homos Gonna Make It To Heaven" to the delight of his congregation.
Perhaps not coincidentally, Greensburg, Indiana was the home of teenager Billy Lucas, who committed suicide in 2010 after incessant anti-gay bullying. News of his death inspired Dan Savage to launch his "It Gets Better" project.
Upon learning about the Apostolic Truth Tabernacle's exploitation of the four-year-old, Savage connected the dots.
"The Apostolic Truth Tabernacle is in Greensburg, Indiana. That's the town where Billy Lucas was bullied to death for being perceived to be gay by his classmates. I wonder if they stood up and cheered at Apostolic Truth Tabernacle when Lucas died--hey, another homo in hell. I wonder if any of Lucas's tormenters attend services at Apostolic Truth Tabernacle," Savage asked. He added, "And what if that precocious little four-year-old singer is gay?"
Although the Southern Baptist Convention has issued a statement attempting to distance itself from the harsh anti-gay rhetoric employed by some of the pastors highlighted here, it is hard to take their statement seriously.
Their concern is less about justice and love than it is about favorable public relations. They are keenly aware that, with good reason, they are widely regarded as the most intolerant of mainstream denominations. Their theological position is no different from that of the bigots who spout naked hate. They simply want to appear more respectable.
The next time a Christian complains of having been unfairly called a bigot or hater, please remind him or her of the rants highlighted here.
Of course, not all Christians are bigots or haters: indeed many are very supportive of glbtq people and actually practice the Christian injunction to love their neighbors. But enough of them not only hate gay people but would literally be happy to see us killed that it is perfectly reasonable to be wary of them.
In the clip below, the repulsive Sean Harris tells his congregation to punch their gay children.
Below is an excerpt from the repugnant Charles Worley's concentration camp sermon.
In the following video, the ignorant child abusers who comprise the congregation at the Apostolic Truth Tabernacle cheer a four-year-old singing "Ain't No Homos Gonna Make It To Heaven."
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In the audiofile below, genocidal preacher Curtis Knapp calls for the government to kill gay people.
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Greek Opposition Leader Gives Government Three-Month Lifespan
Nov. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Greek opposition leader Antonis Samaras said backing for the country's new interim government should last no more than the three months needed to secure international financing before elections are held.
Hours before Prime Minister Lucas Papademos gives his first speech in parliament since being sworn in, Samaras told his New Democracy deputies that elections should be held on Feb. 19 and his party's support for Papademos didn't mean sharing power with the ruling socialist Pasok party.
"Elections are a safety valve to avoid a social explosion," Samaras said in comments broadcast on state-run NET TV. "We want this interim government to succeed in its mission and will help it succeed, but how long it stands will depend also on us. And when we say temporary, we mean temporary."
Papademos formed a government on Nov. 11 after four days of wrangling among former Prime Minister George Papandreou, Samaras and opposition LAOS party leader George Karatzaferis. His government must implement budget measures and decisions related to an Oct. 26 European bailout amounting to 130 billion euros ($177 billion), as well as manage a voluntary debt swap, before preparing the country for elections.
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Immediately at stake is the payment of an 8 billion-euro loan installment under a previously-agreed 110 billion-euro EU-led rescue. The tranche must be paid before the middle of December to prevent a collapse of the country's economy.
Disbursement was halted by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy after Papandreou called a referendum on the second European bailout terms, roiling markets and angering Greeks and European Union partners.
A small team of officials from the European Commission, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank is likely to visit Athens "very soon" to discuss matters with the Greek government and main political parties, European Commission spokesman Amadeu Altafaj said today.
"We still have to wait to get a clear and unequivocal written statement about the commitments to be undertaken by the Greek authorities" regarding the Oct. 26 deal, Altafaj said. There's no deadline for these commitments, which need to be offered "as quickly as possible" to restore confidence.
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Samaras repeated today he wouldn't sign a separate letter requested by EU officials to show commitment to the austerity measures to revive the economy, saying that his signature on Greek official documents was enough.
Papademos will present the government's main policy goals today at the beginning of a three-day vote of confidence in the Greek Parliament in Athens.
Greece's telecommunications regulator said today it raised a total of 380.5 million euros in a sale of operating licenses to the country's three mobile-phone companies, part of planned state asset sales that are part of the bailout terms.
The government plans to put the final touches to the 2012 budget as well this week.
Greece's biggest public and private sector union groups will hold a general strike on the as yet unspecified day the 2012 budget is being voted in parliament, Costas Tsikrikas, chairman of public sector union ADEDY, told reporters today. Public employees will also hold a work stoppage from midday tomorrow to protest against job and pay cuts.
"We may have a new government with Papademos as prime minister, who says he's not a politician but a technocrat, but in reality he's being called to make political decisions that will greatly affect the lives of people," Tsikrikas said.
A majority of Greeks say Papademos was the right choice to lead the interim government and that elections should be held later than currently envisioned in mid-February, according a poll published in Athens-based Ethnos newspaper yesterday.
Of the 952 households polled by Marc SA from Nov. 10-11, 79 percent approved of Papademos. When asked if the government's term should last longer, 54 percent agreed, while 76 percent said it should make important decisions during its term.
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HalfquakeJan 19, 2012 Full Version 0 comments
You: "Another boring modification for half-life?" We: "Well, we and our testers don't agree on that one... It's neither boring nor interesting, it's FRUSTRATING...
Halfquake Amen is part 2 of our Halfquake series.
(The first part of Halfquake appeared in 2002 June's issue of PC Gamer)
We have been working on HQA for more than one year and it has been released on September 1st 2002.
Here are a few features:
- Complete new textures and sounds
- Absolutely confusing design
- Soundtrack with more than 30 minutes of playtime
- Twelve parts of pure sadism
- About six colors (black, gray, green, white, yellow (alienblood), red (mostly your blood))
- And of course: No HEV Suit
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Finally, after roughly three years of development, the third part of the Halfquake series is available for download (Mirror #2, Mirror #3)! Here is a list of frequently asked questions.
As in the previous two parts, you once again play the role of a victim, thrown into a strange and deadly environment to suffer and die - for the entertainment of whoever is watching!
Halfquake Sunrise is a Half-Life 1 modification and works with both the old WON Half-Life and the Steam version of it. Thus, you don't need a high-end PC.
It takes about four to five hours from beginning to end, depending on your skill.
Yes, both the modification and the soundtrack (Soundtrack Mirror #2, Soundtrack Mirror #3) are available for no cost at all.
No, but you can help unlock traps for hints or join the forums if you require aid in your progress.
If you have any further questions, be sure to send me a message, or write a comment to this news post.
You: "Another boring modification for half-life?" We: "Well, we and our testers don't agree on that one... It's neither boring nor interesting, it's FRUSTRATING...
Consists of 20 tracks, made by Keygen, TheNameless, TaskBeenden, Vino and Muddasheep. Has a total runtime of over 50 minutes.
The third part of the Halfquake series has finally risen, now in a slightly updated form!
Halfquake Amen - Single Player Halflife Mod. Includes Steam support, and the addon "The Present".
finished it, the ideas for traps are legendary. really makes wanna kill myself lol. great original sound tracks :), going to try HQ sunrise now
Played half quake amen, started it, got to the really big half quake amen sign, died, respawned in the half life campaign :\
is this meant to happen?
Error fatal mistake. Shutting down...
That happens if you have an auto save in the original HL. Make sure you manually save and load your games.
Quite funny, but it gets fairly hard after a while. Overall, very bloody good. Can't wait for the sequal.
original with hard difficulty level, even on easy it was sadist
somehow i dont feel it to be scary (what it supposed to be)
now i understand what such dream look like, hard to imagine somebody description even when drawn picture
Kentaro's Mod Review #1
Its awesome its a little bit weird but still awesome, it has a little humor into it like the part when he starts singing "Ha ha ha ha staying alive staying alive! and now *BOOM*" its a puzzle/action/obsticlecourse kind of game, the part where you have to wait for the train is a bad idea, because you have to wait for it for like 10 minutes 8/10. And there is gonna be part 2 of it? Yes? GOOD! No? Oh well...
And i beated this mod cause its not very long.
HQA is the best of the best!
A psychotic experience but also an intriguing artistic comment on the "die and respawn and die again and respawn again and..." - masochism of gamers... Hate it but can`t stop playing it... :/ 10/10
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"[artist id="3180740″]Susan Boyle[/artist] is hot right now," 50 told the paper's gossip column, "3am," about the Scottish singer, whose debut has already sold more than 3.3 million copies in its first two weeks. It is on its way to setting records for a solo female debut in the U.S. and snatching the first-week sales crown from Fif's consigliere, Eminem.
"I got to get her on a track, for real. We'd make a hit," added the rapper, who has caused head-scratching in the past by palling around with kitschy cabaret superstar Bette Midler. "Everyone is talking about her. … She's got an amazing voice, and together we'd get everyone dancing. I'm always looking to do something new, and she's cool, so I'll ask somebody to let her know," said 50, who returned to his grittier, street-anthem roots on the just-released Before I Self-Destruct, which fell to #19 during its second week while Boyle notched a massive 701,000-copy debut.
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posted at 3/4/2011 11:36 AM ESTPerhaps Winter and DH could take a vacation to Denmark one day. I'm sure he was busy working and didn't get to do and see all he wanted, plue he'd be familiar having already been there. Your posts make me want to visit there Pingo. Unfortunately, DH has no interest in seeing Europe, except maybe Italy. If I could get him Italy though, I could certainly push him on a train or two and see the rest that my heart longs for! That vacation is several years away, leaving me plenty of time to change his mind. =)
Good luck with the furniture shopping Winter. Keep your warranty information - mine sure came in handy!
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posted at 3/4/2011 11:49 AM ESTWinter, not to rain on your parade. Why are you rushing things for your son? Kids move on, you know. A living room set is a big expense, and YOU and YOUR DH need to be happy with your purchase. A few years from now, your son will be in college and he couldn't care less on what he will be sitting on - in your home or anywhere else. Floors suit them just fine then. Just my two cents - Pngo
In Response to Re: March 2011:Kar, I'm not sure we can wait a week at least not for the living room...my son's getting inpatient sitting in a chair...lol. Maybe we will wait to get the bedroom there. I'll see if they have a website and check it out. Thanks.
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posted at 3/4/2011 11:53 AM ESTWinter, LaChance has a website, but their inventory is hard to find and navigate on it. They simply have a long list of links to their suppliers. You can get anything custom made so they really can't list everything. We shopped about a year for our furniture (we had stand in junk so we could wait), but if you're in a hurry, Jordan's is less daunting, closer, and of decent quality. I had a house full of Jordan's in my previous life, and I liked it all, no regrets.
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posted at 3/4/2011 11:53 AM ESTNot really rushing it for him. I'd like one too and there were several we liked there before we left. We just didn't want to commit before our HM. With my knee it's not good sitting in the dining room chair and trying to ice my knee so there are many factors.
Kar, the only furniture we really have is a very nice dining room set and stuff in my son's room. I have a small settee but it's not big enough for all of us to sit in. Our bedroom could wait, we got our mattress delivered on Tuesday, which really is all we need right now, so maybe we'll go to LaChance for that.
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posted at 3/4/2011 12:09 PM ESTWe got a solid cherry sleigh bed, and had just a mattress and boxspring for a year before that. It's awesome, and I'm glad we got it there. I've never seen anything that compares to it, and I lived in that apartment complex on the same hill with Jordan's in Framingham/Natick. I visited often. :)
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posted at 3/4/2011 12:09 PM ESTNovember, you would love a trip to Denmark - and the Scandinavian countries. Anyone, I sent there loved it and have gone back to explore more. Beautiful scenery, lots of history and culture. Only thing, that is not so great is the weather. Many rainy days in the summer. Not pouring like here, but drizzling. If you bring a raincoat and an umbrella, you will be all set. The rain doesn't last. Raining for 1/2 hour, then beautiful sunshine. No Dane leave their home without an umbrella.
Hope you will make it one day. - Pingo
In Response to Re: March 2011:Perhaps Winter and DH could take a vacation to Denmark one day. I'm sure he was busy working and didn't get to do and see all he wanted, plue he'd be familiar having already been there. Your posts make me want to visit there Pingo. Unfortunately, DH has no interest in seeing Europe, except maybe Italy. If I could get him Italy though, I could certainly push him on a train or two and see the rest that my heart longs for! That vacation is several years away, leaving me plenty of time to change his mind. =) Good luck with the furniture shopping Winter. Keep your warranty information - mine sure came in handy!
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posted at 3/4/2011 1:08 PM ESTPingo, I've seen his pictures and they were beautiful. I wish I could go, but I need to save my vacation time for when camp ends in August.
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posted at 3/4/2011 3:45 PM ESTHappy Friday everybody. Seems funny to check in and not see any posts from tt.
I can't imagine having to furnish a house at this point in my life, but I remember that it was a lot of fun when we started out many years ago. We moved into this house with a new dining-room and a new bedroom set. That was it. Our kitchen table and chairs were borrowed. If we sat in the living-room, I used the chairs from the dining-room and we set up tray tables. We had one tv and one telephone. The radio was in the kitchen and it was on all day. We added as we went along. When I think about it now, I was able to stretch a dollar much more in those days. My father always says that when he was growing up his family had no money and they would probably be considered poor by today's standards. The Depression was a terrible period. But he didn't think of his family as poor because they were a large lively group and my grandmother did whatever it took to make sure they had food on the table. He always says they had a lot of fun. I laugh when I think how hard I thought I had it because in retrospect, I really didn't. And by the time my kids married, they were set. My daughter had to buy some new furniture when they moved into their house, and I enjoyed going around with her. I kept thinking of my borrowed kitchen table. It was black and pink - speckled formica top - with metal legs. Probably be worth something today!
Going out to dinner tonight with friends. Cleaning the house the rest of the weekend. Supposed to warm up this weekend. I hope I can get over to the river and walk. The snow is gone from there now.
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posted at 3/4/2011 3:52 PM ESTIcer, I googled "Trucchis" and found the locations of the other three stores, I visit friends in Taunton, but I've never seen the stores, nor have they mentioned it. Winterbride, We went shopping for a lift recliner for Mr.DH, ended up in Jordans, lovely burgandy leather one, thinking it over, but I know we will end up getting it....just stay away from "Bobs" furniture, real low prices, but the quality of their stuff isn't too good. Take care all, ss.
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posted at 3/4/2011 6:12 PM ESTKar,
I forgot to tell you, I went to Costco today, and "browsed " for your TV. They have your 55 inch Samsung for $1699.99.
HTH - Pingo
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posted at 3/4/2011 7:13 PM ESTPingo, you're a doll, thanks so much! I'll let DH know. Maybe we'll go shopping this weekend. He brought the upstairs TV down so we can know 100% if it's the TV that's broken. I believe we've ruled everything else out, but that will be the final test. I'll let you know!
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posted at 3/4/2011 8:03 PM ESTPingo, I tried your pork recipe with the red currant jelly. It was fabulous! And it was only about $2.50 and we had two meals from it!! Great gravy. I bet you can also do it with chicken pieces too. Thanks.
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posted at 3/5/2011 9:10 AM ESTObbie, glad you liked it too. I have never tried it with chicken, but I add it to my red cabbage. It is very versatile. I just wish, I could buy the Red Currant Juice instead. - Pingo
In Response to Re: March 2011:Pingo, I tried your pork recipe with the red currant jelly. It was fabulous! And it was only about $2.50 and we had two meals from it!! Great gravy. I bet you can also do it with chicken pieces too. Thanks.
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posted at 3/5/2011 9:53 AM ESTAs predicted, I've been eating the left over currant jelly on my toast. By the time DH is eating meat again, and we want to make that yummy gravy, I'll need another jar! I have no will power. :)
Well, we hooked up the "little" TV down here, and it's perfect - no wiggle, no "weak signal." So, I've gone from 99% sure the big TV is broken to 100%. So, you'd think we'd be running off to get a new one, right? Yeah, me, too. But, DH wants to wait until our house alarm is installed first. Not sure when that's going to happen, but very soon - he's actually on the phone right this very second with the person who's installing it (measuring the windows). So, it's happening, but not today. Oh, well. I can live with the little one...I'm pretty spoiled, though, with our 56"! This one is 27". But, at least it doesn't make me motion sick to watch.
I just heard him talk about where Gracie is allowed to go in the house (not upstairs) because I think the system is capable of having the motion sensor set above Gracie height so she can be home alone with the alarm armed. Neat, huh?
We're so pumped. I hope it's all done before we go to Florida for that extra peace of mind. Oh, I hear plans being made to visit him tomorrow (it's a really good friend, actually), YAY!
So, that's probably more rambling than was interesting, but that's what's going on!
Have a great day, all.
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posted at 3/5/2011 11:56 AM ESTKar,
I am happy for you, that you are getting an alarm system installed. But with someone, who had a dog and an alarm system - I would suggest, you only go for perimeter alarms and not motion detectors in the areas, Gracie moves around. They are not to trust completely. Even though you "set them up high" they are not really a deterrent. If they do not sound for Gracie, they will not sound for a burglar moving around on his knees. Professional burglars know all the tricks. They will scout for your valuables, then move swiftly to pick them up and trip the alarm. But before whoever respond, they will be long gone.
Also make sure you get your system monitored. It cost us only $156/year for peace of mind.
If you have a trusty neighbor, that is the best alarm system one can have. Don't cancel your mail and your paper, if you get one. Have your neighbor pick it up for you. Have your neighbor put out trash barrels in your driveway on trash day - if you have trash pick up. And have your neighbor park his or her car in your driveway and move it everyday. This is especially true during the winter. An unplowed and unused driveway, is a sure sigh, no one is at home. And don't let too many people know, you will be away.
Still, no matter how much you try to protect yourself - the professionals will always have a way to get in and out.
- Pingo
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posted at 3/5/2011 12:01 PM ESTAh, good point about the crawling, but how would they get in to crawl around without setting the alarm off - it will be armed on all doors and windows. We'll talk about it tomorrow with our "alarm" friend. Great tips to keeping the house safe, too, thanks! Hopefully, we won't have any big snow storms in April, but it can happen. (Ugh!)
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posted at 3/5/2011 1:02 PM ESTHave a great time with PB son, Pingo!!
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posted at 3/5/2011 1:26 PM ESTKar,
Professional burglars will find a way.
Another option is to have glass sensors installed. When you break glass, the alarm goes off. We have them installed in all our rooms (in the ceiling). We had this installed, when we built the house, I am not sure if they will be able to install it in an already existing home. Unfortunately, if you break a glass yourself the alarm will go off too. But the company, who monitors you, will always call you first, before they call the police. You just give them your password and all is good.
I love our alarm system. We have it on all the time. We have one setting for when we are out of the house and one setting for when we are at home. It is especially comforting, when DH travels. - Pingo
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posted at 3/5/2011 1:42 PM ESTIndeed, you know of my "extra" security concern whenever DH is away; I believe you when you say I have good reason to be concerned. Anyway, about the glass sensors, that is intriguing and another thing I'll talk to my friend about tomorrow. I must start a list. :)
Thanks, again, my friend.
Oh, I forgot about a goings on for tonight - have any of you been to a "lia sophia" party (like Tupperware party) for that jewelry line? My next door neighbor invited me to hers, and it's tonight. I've read some bad things about it online, but you know how those parties are, you're obligated to buy something. I'm looking forward to a fun night either way. I've been happy with my other party purchases - I've got a small Longaberger (sp?) basket, a server and terra cotta pan for the toaster oven from Pampered Chef, and my first of a LOT of Cutco knives. Maybe I'll be a lia sophia fan, too. :)
Is PB son here yet, Pingo?
Re: March 2011
posted at 3/6/2011 8:38 AM ESTGood morning Kar,
Yes, I had a very early start this morning. We went to watch "The King's Speech" last night (great movie, btw) and even though we got there in good time, there were only 42 seats left. So we ended up sitting way front, and I got a knot in my neck that bothered me all night. Better now after taking Motrin and putting BanGay on it. But I could not find a way to sleep.
PB son came Friday night. Tacos with all the trimmings were waiting for him. I found, it is something that can wait, if planes are late. Yesterday it was Blueberry pancakes for breakfast, mini Smorgasboard for lunch, and I had some BBQ pork simmering in the slow cooker, for when we got back from the movie theater. With home made rolls (I found a really wonderful bread maker recipe for that). Can you hear, I am in my glory this weekend?
How was your home party last night? I can't say I enjoy those. When a friend invites me, I feel, I must go and I must buy something. In the past I have come home with quite a few unwanted items. I also find, what those parties offer are way too expensive. Funny, you mentioned "The Pampered Chef". This party was given by a daughter of one of my friends. Her husband had lost his job - so naturally everyone wanted to help out. I bought several items. I have one of the terra-cotta pans you mentioned. I have only used it once. Maybe now is the time to take it out of the dust cover. I also signed up for a party at my home. It was fun and in good spirit. But generally I have grown calluses and find some excuse not to attend.
Don't know, what is on our agenda today. I do know, I am going to make my Rack-o-Lamb for dinner. And I am going to make another olive bread for son to take back home. It was a great success.
Tomorrow is my day off - I am going go celebrate my BD (you know "who" was totally wrong on that one) and Icer's new venture. Son will be leaving Tuesday morning.
Was out feeding the birds earlier, and it is really warm out. Enjoy the day and hope you get all set with your alarm system. Gracie must be in her glory, with the warmer weather. Funny to think it wan't too long ago, she had a hard time to find a place to do her business. Ah! Spring is on it's way - Pingo
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posted at 3/6/2011 9:53 AM ESTGood morning!
Pingo, sorry about your neck and tough night. Ugh. At least the movie was good, though.
Oh, yeah, you are in your glory, yay! What a blessing for everyone sharing the yummies and each other's company.
The party was fun, but, of course, I did spend more money than I'd hoped to (one item), but at least I love it. It's an elasticized braclet with hearts; maybe I can find a photo online... I'm eager to get it. I don't use my PC pizza stone for the toaster oven anymore, but I did when I didn't have a microwave and lived by myself. I remember liking it - that terra cotta stuff was "huge" in the Pampered Chef line!
We'll be going to our friend's early this afternoon. The pie looks like it will be a winner. Too bad can't cut into it to make sure without giving us away.
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posted at 3/6/2011 9:59 AM ESTHere's a link to the heart stretch bracelet I bought last night.
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posted at 3/6/2011 1:40 PM ESTVery pretty and unique indeed - P
In Response to Re: March 2011:Here's a link to the heart stretch bracelet I bought last night.
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posted at 3/6/2011 6:45 PM ESTIcer,
Thinking of you tonight my dear friend, as we both will start something new, when the sun rises tomorrow. Wishing you all the best in your new venture. Lots and lots of luck - Pingo
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posted at 3/6/2011 9:23 PM ESTIn Response to Re: March 2011:Very pretty and unique indeed - P In Response to Re: March 2011 :
Posted by pingo
Thanks! I have a weak spot for heart-shaped jewelry.
Best wishes to the new venture ladies!!
Winter, how did you make out with the furniture?
We met with our friends today, had a great time, and the pie was a hit...one of my best if I do say so. :)
Hope everyone had a great weekend!


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February 6, 2014
Hofer wins 4WD and 2WD Modified in Stafa, Switzerland
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More than 140 drivers travelled to the biggest and well-known Swiss indoor offroad event in Stäfa, Switzerland.
The track was fast, but the new carpet offered low traction.
On Saturday, Patrick found a good setup and dominated the qualifications. Patrick is showing more and more stability at races and took... (read more)
January 28, 2014
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January 22, 2014
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January 17, 2014
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The prestigious Autosport International Show is widely regarded as the biggest motor sports show in the world. Held at the NEC near Birmingham, the show hosts an RC Touring Car race which showcases the hobby in front of a very large and knowledgeable group of motor sports enthusiasts. To help... (read more)
January 14, 2014
Patrick Hofer wins KIM Race 2014 in Köngen, Germany!
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The KIM Race received 120 entries. Patrick ran the track's fastest lap time of approx 23sec/lap on the large indoor carpet track in Köngen. The grip level was medium-carpet and a clean driving style was important.
Saturday started with two trainings and four qualification runs. Patrick Hofer dominated the race... (read more)
January 13, 2014
Ryan Maifield cleans up at the 2014 CRCRC Winter Midwest Championships!
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For the 27th year in a row the Columbus Radio Control Racing Club (CRCRC) has hosted the Winter Midwest Championships in the beginning of January. For the past few years the event has been hosted about one hour South of Columbus in Jeffersonville at The Ohio RC Factory. The club... (read more)
January 8, 2014
Rob Gillespie JR. Wins the 2013 VRC 1:10 SC Truck World Championship!
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Team Associated and Reedy driver Rob Gillespie Jr. from Salt Lake City, Utah has just been crowned the 2013 VRC 1:10 SC Truck World Champion.
"The concept of VRC is pretty cool because it allows you to race with people on the other side of the world at any time... (read more)
January 2, 2014
Top Notch Winter Series Round 2
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This past weekend was the second round of the season for the Top Notch Winter Series. Averaging about 200 entries at each event, the TNS is continuing to grow and be very successful. Round number two was held at Coyote Hobbies in sunny Victorville, CA. With just under 300 entries... (read more)
January 2, 2014
Paige Wins 2 Classes in RJD Hobbies New Year's race
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At the annual RJD Hobbies New Year's race with over 85 entries, Team Associated/Reedy's Michael Paige dominated the field. He took the TQ and win in 2WD Modified Buggy with his RC10B4.2 Factory Team. He also took the win in 2WD Modified Short Course with his SC10.2 Factory Team. (read more)
December 18, 2013
JConcepts Indoor National Series Finals
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The fifth and final round of the 2013 JConcepts Indoor National Series was hosted by the Hobbytown Hobbyplex in Omaha, Nebraska from December 14-15. Racers gathered from across the Midwest with Jason Ruona from JConcepts travelling from Florida, Steven Hartson and Brent Thielke coming from California, and Ryan Maifield attending... (read more)
December 16, 2013
1-2 finish at the Winter Classics!
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This past weekend, LSR hosted its first annual Winter Classics Off-Road race. LSR can be found just east of downtown Sacramento, California, and attracts racers from all over the central valley. Team Associated/Reedy drivers Chris Jarosz and Brian Strange were on hand to help customers with their Team Associated and... (read more)
December 12, 2013
Juho Levanen Signs Contract Extension
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Team Associated and Reedy are proud to announce that Juho Levanen has signed a contract extension which will see him continue with the brands that he has been with since 2001. Juho will race Team Associated's 12R5.2 and all-new TC6.2 touring car with Reedy Sonic 540 Mach 2 motors, Reedy... (read more)
December 11, 2013
Jefferies Wins Tamworth Double Header! (has videos)
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On Saturday, Team Associated/Reedy factory driver Olly Jefferies narrowly missed the pole position in 10.5 Stock class qualifying. Although he was fastest in the early rounds, Olly eventually was displaced by David Spashett at the top of the time sheets. But in the main event, Olly took full advantage of... (read more)
December 5, 2013
The 34th U.S. Indoor Championships
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For the 34th year, top racers from the U.S. and Canada spent Thanksgiving weekend racing in Cleveland, OH competing at the U.S. Indoor Championships. The event, now round #2 of the Midwest Grand Slam Series, was hosted by the Holiday Inn Strongsville. A challenging layout was set up in the... (read more)
December 4, 2013
Maifield Wins Final Arizona State Championship at Hobbytown/SRS!
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In what was the final Arizona State Championship at the Scottsdale location of Hobbytown/SRS, Team Associated/Reedy driver Ryan Maifield once again stamped his legacy on the event by claiming the top two titles in the state. With 28 years of heritage, the "States" have always been a staple of... (read more)
December 2, 2013
Patrick Hofer wins MRTO Challenge!
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The Armiswil, Switzerland event registered 120 entries in SC 4x4, 2WD SC, 2WD Modified Buggy, and 4WD Modified Buggy classes. Patrick won and TQ'd 2WD and 4WD Buggy classes on this high-bite carpet track.
Patrick continued leading in the finals and dominated the race in both categories. (read more)
November 26, 2013
Team Associated's Ryan Cavalieri Sweeps Spektrum Off-Road Championships!
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The Spektrum Off-Road Championships has become a must-attend event for racers from all around the Midwest while also drawing in some of the nation's top pros. This year was no exception. With Team Associated's 4x World Champion Ryan Cavalieri making the trip out from Southern California to take on the... (read more)
November 26, 2013
Albano wins the Turkey Dash
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A Main Hobbies hosted its 2013 Turkey Dash on Saturday, November 23 at their indoor track, Outback Raceway in Chico, California. With over 120 entries from across Northern California, the race held out a promise of great racing in all classes. Team Associated/Reedy's Eric Albano and Brian Strange were in... (read more)
November 25, 2013
Team Associated Dominance at the 2nd Annual Gun Smoke Classic!
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IE/RC (Inland Empire R/C) hosted the 2nd Annual Gun Smoke Classic over the weekend of November 16-17. With over 270 entries and 37 heats, the race was well attended by racers from across the Southwest. Team Associated was out representing, with World Champion Steven Hartson leading the way, along with... (read more)
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Hébert Wins "The Race for the Watch�!
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Racers from across the US and Canada made their way to Timezone II Raceway in La Center, WA for the 5th Annual Timezone Gran Prix. "The Race for the Watch," which the event is affectionately known, has become one of the most anticipated events of the year thanks to excellent... (read more)
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Feb. 21, 2012—North Central College educator Janis Fitzsimmons is being honored by peers for her achievements in helping prepare young teachers to pursue careers serving children in high-need schools.
Fitzsimmons will receive recognition April 16 during the annual Honoring the Profession gala hosted by School of Education at Dominican University. The gala recognizes a select group of educators who continue to serve students and young people in the United States through the education profession.
North Central College music faculty will present an instrumental faculty recital at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, in Wentz Concert Hall.
Jonathon Kirk, assistant professor of music, will play the euphonium and trombone, and Lawrence Van Oyen, professor of music and director of bands, will play alto saxophone. They will be accompanied by other North Central faculty—Joann Cho and Jon Warfel on piano and Mitch Paliga on soprano saxophone. Admission is free.
Lawrence Van Oyen, professor of music and director of bands, and Jon Warfel, lecturer in music, performed in a program titled "Saxophonia II" at Eastern Michigan University Feb. 3. The event's theme focused on World War II and included 15 performances by nine different musicians.
New national academic standards aim to raise the achievement of K-12 students in the United States to a world-class level. And North Central will play a lead role in helping teachers at high-need schools better prepare students for more rigorous standards in mathematics.
Musician, world traveler and 2010 alumnus Mike Krieglstein will be the featured guest artist Feb. 7 as part of WONC's Tuesday music night series. Listen to WONC-FM 89.1 from 6 to 8 p.m. to hear a live interview with Krieglstein about his recent adventures in China where he gave a lecture and performed. After the radio interview, Krieglstein will give a free live concert at 8 p.m. in the basement of the Rolland Center Boilerhouse Café.
Community members are invited to join an evening of bowling, networking, fun and fundraising to support a valuable resource for North Central College education students.
On April 20, 98.7WFMT—Chicago's classical and fine arts radio station—will broadcast a concert by renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine recorded last year in North Central College's acoustically stunning Wentz Concert Hall.
The concert will be broadcast at 8 p.m. Friday, April 20 and may be heard on the radio in the Chicago area at WFMT-FM 98.7 or online anywhere at wfmt.com/streaming.
Audience members will enjoy an evening of stellar jazz by a member of North Central College's acclaimed music faculty when guitarist John McLean performs March 30.
"An Evening with Jazz Guitarist John McLean" begins at 8 p.m. Friday, March 30, in Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $15/adults and $12/students and seniors; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
North Central College prepares students to be informed,
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WARM Restaurants, based in Miami, will open all locations planned for Southwest Florida. The WARM group is led by Mexico City native and longtime Miami resident and restaurateur, Ricky Warman, who owns 31 Papa John's pizza restaurants in the Miami area, and two Genghis Grill locations in Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
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Mike Landis, an inspector with the Harrisonburg Fire Department checks out the scene of an explosion at 936 Vine St. on Tuesday. The blast took place in the complex's laundry room. (Photo by Nikki Fox / DN-R)
Harrisonburg firefighters survey the scene at 936 Vine St. where a propane gas leak led to an explosion in the laundry room Tuesday morning.
HARRISONBURG — As Bill Cummins sat inside his Vine Street apartment Tuesday morning, he got an early jolt.
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Ken Calvert, right, in the WCSX-FM studio with cohost Trudi Daniels. Calvert plans to retire Dec. 20 but aims to stay active by doing podcasts and a Saturday show for WCSX and writing for the station's website. / B.J. Hammerstein/Detroit Free Press
Longtime Detroit radio host Ken Calvert says hell be signing off from the WCSX-FM (94.7) morning show Dec. 20, but plans to stay active in retirement by doing podcasts and a Saturday show for WCSX and writing for the stations website.
Im up and down and really all over town, Calvert, 62, said Monday afternoon. Honestly, Ive sort of had this on the back burner, but now seemed like the best time.
Calvert, who has been hosting the classic rock stations morning show since 2000, said management broke the news to the stations staff soon after he, cohost Trudi Daniels and producer Jim OBrien ended their shift Monday morning. He plans to share the news with listeners while hes on the air today.
Kens my friend, OBrien said. Weve been working together for more than four years. Kens the man. He introduced (Bob) Seger to (Bruce) Springsteen. He was there when Journey wrote Dont Stop Believin.
Reps from station owner Greater Media Detroit said OBrien and Daniels would continue on the morning show after Calvert signs off. Daniels joined Calvert as cohost earlier this year after WRIF-FM (101.1) ended its long-running Drew & Mike morning show. She was news director for Drew & Mike.
Miley rules, says MTV
Heres something to wag a tongue at: MTV says Miley Cyrus is the artist of the year.
The network says Cyrus eye-popping duet with Robin Thicke at the MTV Video Music Awards was
the years most-watched video on MTV websites. Similarly, the MTV artist site devoted to Cyrus had more visits than any other.
So long, 'Californication'
Showtime says that Season 7 of Californication will be the last for the series.
The 12 final episodes will premiere in April and promise to neatly wrap up our unforgettable time with Hank (David Duchovny) and his insatiable libido, girlfriend Karen (Natascha McElhone), daughter Becca (Madeleine Martin) and best friend Charlie (Evan Handler), the network says.
The final season will find Hank joining the writers room as his never-released film, Santa Monica Cop, now becomes a television series of the same name, says Showtime.
Most overpaid? Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler tops Forbes magazines list of the years most overpaid actors.
Though Sandler can command a $15-million paycheck for a movie, Forbes notes, he doesnt always bring in big bucks for studios. His recent Grown Ups 2 did well, grossing $246 million on a budget of $80 million. But Jack & Jill didnt have a large profit margin, and Thats My Boy was a flat-out flop.
The rest of the top five: Katherine Heigl, Reese Witherspoon, Nicolas Cage and Kevin James.
■ The ice rink inside Comerica Park will be buzzing with activity starting Monday when the SiriusXM Hockeytown Winter Festival kicks off two weeks of holiday fun. Hockey games and clinics are on tap next week, and the Detroit Red Wings will conduct an open practice Dec. 18 to prep for an outdoor match against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Jan. 1 at Michigan Stadium. On Dec. 17, 20 and 24, the public can enjoy open skates at the rink ($5-$25). Tickets for the open skates can be purchased at the Joe Louis Arena box office, www.detroitredwings.com/openskate, www.ticketmaster.com and 313-471-7575.
■ Before Midnight, Gravity, Her, Short Term 12 and 12 Years a Slave are the films nominated as the years best by the Detroit Film Critics Society. Critics will make their final picks this week, and winners in 10 categories will be announced Friday. The group consists of 20 critics who write or broadcast in metro Detroit and other major cities within a 150-mile radius of the city
■ Larry Callahan and his Selected of God gospel choir will perform the national anthem before next weeks Monday Night Football showdown between the Detroit Lions and the defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens, according to Scott Guy of the Sing 2 Praise record label. The game will be played at Ford Field.
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Creative Bathroom Advertisement: Ambi Pur Pink Flowers Room Spray
What a creative and clever advertising object designed by Jacques Pense, a designer in Germany. This ad/art form for Ambi Pur Pink Flowers Spray expands and appears when the door is closed.
I could see this concept being used to advertise other bathroom products or even movies. It would be especially effective with suspense or horror films, featuring the villain creeping out from behind the door. Then girls would have a legitimate reason to visit the restroom in pairs.
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Argo Group to Present June 11 at the Morgan Stanley Financials Conference in New York
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Argo Group to Present June 11 at the Morgan Stanley Financials Conference in New York13:00 EDT Monday, June 10, 2013
HAMILTON, Bermuda (Business Wire) -- Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (Nasdaq: AGII), an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, today announced that EVP and Chief Financial Officer Jay Bullock will be presenting at the Morgan Stanley Financials Conference being hosted June 11-12, 2013, at The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.
Mr. Bullock's presentation at the conference will begin at 4:45 p.m. EDT on June 11, 2013. For those unable to attend, a real-time audio webcast can be accessed on the Company's investor relations website, which can be found by visiting www.argolimited.com and clicking on "Investors" and "Events and Webcasts." Shortly after the live presentation, a webcast replay can be accessed under "Past Events" from the same website noted above.
Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (Nasdaq: AGII) is an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo Group offers a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims handling needs of businesses in four primary segments: Excess & Surplus Lines, Commercial Specialty, International Specialty and Syndicate 1200. Argo Group's insurance subsidiaries are A. M. Best-rated 'A' (Excellent) (third highest rating out of 16 rating classifications) with a stable outlook, and Argo's U.S. insurance subsidiaries are Standard and Poor's-rated 'A-' (Strong) with a stable outlook. More information on Argo Group and its subsidiaries is available at www.argolimited.com.
Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.
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Friday was an experience of a lifetime for Carson Peters.Comments
One of Jonesborough's premier events will be kicking off its "Sweet 16" year with a music and food-filled fundraiser at the International Storytelling Center.Comments
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It's 1856, and Annette Broadacre and her family are on a journey south for the winter. When they reach the small town of Jonesborough, the women of the family elect to stay behind, while the men continue on to Roan Mountain.Comments
The proceeds for this event will go towards a bicycle-inspired public art project designated for South Side Neighborhood (aka the Tree Streets).Comments
If the adage is true that everybody is Irish on St. Patrick's Day, then there may be a lot of happy people flocking from restaurants Monday night.Comments
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Green Bean Casserole with Frizzled Onions
|1 Medium, very thinly sliced
|All purpose flour
|6 Tablespoon
|Vegetable oil
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
|1⁄3 Teaspoon
|Green beans
|1 Pound, trimmed and cut in half
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|8 Ounce, trimmed, sliced
|Garlic clove
|1 Large, minced
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|Ground black pepper
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1. In large bowl, separate onion slices into rings. Add 4 tablespoons flour to onions; toss to coat, shaking off excess.
2. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add onions, leaving excess flour in bowl. Cook onions, stirring frequently, until onions are browned, 3 to 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer onions to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Discard oil from the skillet.
3. In same skillet, heat 1 inch water to boiling over high heat. Add beans; heat to boiling. Cook beans, uncovered, until tender-crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold running water to stop cooking; drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a shallow 2-quart casserole.
5. In same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until liquid has evaporated and mushrooms begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
6. In small bowl, with wire whisk, blend remaining 2 tablespoons flour and milk until smooth. Stir into mushroom mixture; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring, 5 minutes. Stir in green beans. Turn mixture into prepared casserole. Cover loosely with foil. Bake until bubbling, about 20 minutes. Top with onions; bake until onions are heated through, about 1 minute.


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Ford Mustang V6 Performance Parts Guide - Less Is More- V-6 Buyers Guide Tech
Products To Boost Your V-6 Stang's Performance
OK, we admit the sound of a 4.6 or 5.0 Ford engine running at high rpm turns our heads faster than a girl wearing short-shorts and a tank top (well, maybe not, but you get the point). But let's face it. With gas prices skyrocketing each day, having the cash available two or three times a week to tank up your Mustang with the romper engine is becoming harder to do. Heck, it costs about $60-$70 to fill up our Lightning with premium. So, while most of us cringe at ditching the powerful V-8 for something a little less powerful, yet more economical, there is hope-the V-6 powerplant.
The GT models have been the ticket toquick times and fast speeds, but V-6-equipped Mustangs are just a bit better in terms of sales numbers, especially in the case of the new S197 cars. The 3.8 and 4.0 V-6s are mighty little motors that can be tuned up just like their big brothers, the 4.6 or 5.0. Imagine having a Mustang that makes great power, knocks down well over 20 mpg, and costs less to insure? Less can mean more in the case of the V-6. With that in mind, we did a little digging to uncover some of the hottest parts for those with the buzzin' half-dozen.
Bamachips Offers Mustang enthusiasts with all powerplants ways to tweak the factory ECM for more power and economy. For a small amount of coin, you can call BamaChips and have them come up with a custom tune for your car that they will e-mail or ship to you.
Of interest to us, however, are the multiprogram chip and the De Molet air intake kit with X-2 tuner. The multiprogram chip is a Superchips product sold by BamaChips. It features three individual tunes for your Mustang. The tunes recommended with the multiprogram chips are the 87-octane performance tune, the 91-93 octane performance tune, and the 91-93 octane torque tune. The multprogram chips can hold up to four tunes, and retail for $289.
The De Molet air intake kit is a complete cold-air intake kit that will bolt right up to your V-6 powerplant. Included with the kit is an X-2 tuner with a tune that will get the most out of the cold-air kit. The kit looks great with a carbon-fiber finish, but you can have the kit finished in other colors as well. Black is free, but matching the kit to your Mustang's paint will cost an extra 40 beans on top of the $599 retail cost.
Blow-By Racing
Known mostly for its newer '05-and-up Mustang parts, Blow-By has a host of items for the V-6 crowd. First on the list are its Spec clutch kits and flywheels for the '99-'04 Mustangs. The clutch kits range from Spec's Stage 1 all the way to the Stage 5. In addition, the company offers both Spec's aluminum and steel flywheels. Check out the Web site or call for pricing.
To help evacuate the exhaust gasses, Blow-By offers MAC headers and a JBA dual-exhaust kit for '05-and-up cars. Priced at $299, the MAC headers are a direct replacement, ceramic coated for looks, and sized at 151/48 inches for power. The JBA exhaust is a true dual-exhaust system complete with mufflers and a Y-pipe to improve not only power, but sound and looks as well. It prices out at $629.50.


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Simi Valley Rotary clubs put U.S. flag back at welcome sign
Simi Valley's welcome sign at Rocky Peak got its American flag back Wednesday.
The city's Rotary clubs, which maintain the sign along Highway 118, had temporarily took the flag down last week while the flagpole's frayed cable is being repaired.
But after receiving calls and emails from residents concerned about the whereabouts of the flag, Joe Grinstead, of the Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise, on Wednesday raised the flag again. He took down the California flag on a second flagpole at the welcome sign and used that flagpole for the U.S. flag.
When the repairs to the frayed cable on the first flagpole are completed, possibly by Thursday, Grinstead will put the California flag back, too.
Grinstead said he appreciated the calls and emails he received.
"They actually make me feel good," he said. "Because that means that people are looking at the sign and that means something to us."
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Our Prague-based Contiki Insider Martina Vackova returns for the penultimate instalment in her introductory guide to the young, stylish denizens marching to their own sartorial beat on the cobblestoned streets of picturesque Prague. Martina, a 25 year old personal style and fashion blogger, cross-fit junkie, paleo devotee and leader of an envious life, snapped the following well-dressed Czechs around Area Letna, her favourite area in the beautiful city, which she describes as being "surrounded with two large parks, one of which has famous beer garden with view over whole downtown area, the Charles Bridge and the Prague castle and still very close to city centre." Ideal situation alert.
Catch up on Martina's first two street style diaries from the achingly hip Vinoradhy neighbourhood here and the touristic, cultural and shopping centre of Prague Wenceslas Square here, then peruse the sartorial talent on offer below.
On her way to a press conference, Martina spotted Ema wearing all vintage everything, except for her classic shoes and chic as chips doctor's bag, both of which are from Topshop.
In a reliably stylish Weekday shirt dress, a Rayon Roulette vintage belt and a Need Supply coat evoking the broken television aerials of childhoods gone by, Julie was snapped on her way to a work meeting look like the epitome of business casual; if the office you worked in was as fun as the memories that coat evokes.
Putting the rest of us to shame, Renata is on her way grocery shopping in a romantic H&M coat, a throwback cloche hat from Zara paired with trousers also from the Spanish retailer, second-hand knee-length riding boots and a Playbag bag.
Straight outta some fantastic Victorian-era 90s Disney animation, the charming Hanka was papped by Martina on her way out for a lunch, wearing a radian Yves Klein coat from her own label Lazy Eye, atop shoes by Justin and accessorised with the sweetest thing.
Zuzana is the best possible advocate for her own brand ZK, wearing her own graphic designs and shoes from stalwart retailer for the young and achingly on trend, All Saints.
On her way to enjoy some mulled wine in Letna Park, Nikol wears a coat and sweater by Bershka finished with jeans by H&M. That's a mulled wine weather sweater if I ever saw one.
Looking a preppy vision in an All Saints peacoat and a radiant H&M sweater, Lubos and his jaunty mo' were scouted on his way to hang out with a friend. His plaid shirt is by Cubus, and his all-weather boots were fashioned by Autograph.
In another H&M coat, Topshop jeans and shoes by Aldo, Adam is dressed to impress a potential client and lock in some brand new bid'niss.
Again, putting both you and I to shame by being both effortlessly well-dressed and thoroughly prepared, Lukas gets a head start on his Christmas shopping in a vintage motorcycle jacket and Docs, paired with Topshop basics.
Looking like a high-vis good time, Miro poses alongside his ebullient bicycle while wearing the universal uniform of Lee jeans, a vintage Wrangler jacket, statement socks by American Apparel and Dr. Martens Monkey boots.


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On Saturday longtime pal JuliaP and her beau (and newer pal for The League) BillB asked yours truly to officiate at their nuptials come this December.
I have no mixed feelings about this and am happy to fill the role. Indeed, I am humbled and honored by the invitation, and because it is the request made of me by good friends on their wedding day, I will put on my suit and a tie, pitch my voice to my most convincing baritone and partner with the loving couple in the coming months to find the proper readings and ensure that their day goes off without a hitch. Standing up in front of others isn't an issue for me personally. In fact, I speak in public regularly for work, and this is really just me talking to Julia and Bill in front of other people.
We can pull this off.
In no way am I a man of the cloth, but in Texas we have pretty simple laws managing this stuff. Basically, once you get the certificate, pretty much that's it. Me signing the thing is a formality at best. The part of me that wishes it were a notary is oddly jealous to not be involved.
Nothing daffy will happen. I will not be wearing a goofy outfit. I will probably even wear my blue suit rather than the gray with pin stripes. I will smile, and I will get to be up close when two great friends make it official. I may ask Bill to draw a sword from a stone and Julia to prove her worth by sticking her hand in the Dune agony box to prove her worth to Bill, but aside from that...
Mostly I'm just happy for Julia and Bill. It has been pleasant to see two people find each other in this crazy world who are such obvious complements to one another. Really, and I'm not making this up, they seemed like an longstanding couple with one another and their ease with each other within a rather short time of beginning their relationship. I take that as a good sign.
So, you know, if you're planning to get married, I work cheap...
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The League: Purveyor of Better Marriages Since 2012
4 comments:
- jep said...
Thanks, Ryan! That definitely made me smile. We're definitely grateful to have someone who cares about us do this. Choosing a random judge or a priest (when we aren't dogmatic folks) just didn't feel right. You just confirmed why it did feel right when the idea popped up to ask you. :)
- April 19, 2012 at 7:37 AM
- jep said...
Oh, and less seriously. I think this style and title match. The Right Honorable Reverend Ryan Steans, Bishop of Campfield and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOrgLj9lOwk
- April 19, 2012 at 7:53 AM
- The League said...
Man, I think we found our title for me! I look forward to seeing if it fits on the form.
- April 19, 2012 at 9:43 AM
It is always a good idea to have a backup career . . .
Preacher Ryan - it will take a while to absorb.
- April 19, 2012 at 10:42 AM
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