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To sum up my brunch experience: bad service, didn't pay attention to my order and brought me wrong thing. Never came back to check up on the table so was sitting there trying to flag someone down. When I got someone, they seemed annoyed that I stopped them and it wasn't our waitress. Had to ask for more coffee. Had to ask for check. They weren't even paying attention to the table, and it wasn't busy. Menu and food very plan, won't return nor recommend.
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I really like this restaurant. First of all, they have an absolutely delicious steak au-poivre. I've had it 4 times, and every time, it is soft, rich, peppery and cooked perfectly to temperature. They use organic, fresh ingredients and you can really tell (unlike many other restaurants that make this claim). For example, the 'green salad' that comes with the steak was different every time I had it, crisp and tasty each time. Their fish dishes are also excellent and usually simply prepared, but taste very fresh and 'rustic.' The atmosphere is cool - it is an open space that feels modern and young, but not pretentious or overdone. It feels good in there - like your in a cool place that is unique, but still comfortable. The service is good but a bit inconsistent. They use a 'rotating' staff system - any one of the floor staff could approach you at any time - but no one will know what you said to the last person. They just seem a bit disorganized with roles not properly defined. I've often had to ask for water to be refilled - and then have it not happen. Some waitresses/waiters are super sharp and on top of it, others don't seem to know what's going on. that said, they have never messed up an order, are always very nice people, and the food comes out right on time. I've always gotten just what I asked for (even when substituting special requests). The most expensive entree is $22. They usually play good music (often complete album sides, which is something more restaurants should do). The best thing about Superfine is the food - its original, fresh and healthy and makes it worth a trip there.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811593327276272802.post4520685384263782814..comments2015-08-03T14:19:33.328-07:00Comments on Activist Post: Fluoride Removal Victory in New firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811593327276272802.post-37365620092775847472012-12-15T05:23:08.944-08:002012-12-15T05:23:08.944-08:00Happy to see some GOOD news today! Congratulations...Happy to see some GOOD news today! Congratulations, N.Y. People are starting to wake up to the fact that fluoride is BAD stuff and no one should have to drink it. If you check your history, that is what Hitler gave to his people to "dumb them down"... I live in a small email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811593327276272802.post-36089674975772767242012-12-11T14:47:08.540-08:002012-12-11T14:47:08.540-08:00Get your fluoride questions ready | syracuse.com ...Get your fluoride questions ready | syracuse.com

Experts on both sides of the fluoridation debate will answer questions in separate live chats online at Syracuse.com. The village of Pulaski in Oswego County recently decided to stop fluoridating its water.

Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Commissioner of Health for Onondaga County, will be taking questions Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Paul Connett, the director of the Fluoride Action Network, will be taking questions Tuesday, Dec. 18, from 12:30 to 1:30.

Morrow has been the health commissioner since 2005. She has an undergraduate degree in psychobiology from Swarthmore College; master's degree in public health and medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Mass.

Connett, director of the Fluoride Action Network, is a professor of chemistry at St. Lawrence University and the author of "The Case Against Fluoride."

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2012/12/get_your_fluoride_questions_re.html
email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811593327276272802.post-76336068179133304022012-12-10T23:07:53.226-08:002012-12-10T23:07:53.226-08:00Check this out. Singapore has been 100% fluoridat...Check this out. Singapore has been 100% fluoridated since 1956 but preschoolers currently have a dental decay rate of 40%. SEVERE dental decay.

http://www.yourhealth.com.sg/content/40-spore-preschoolers-suffer-severe-tooth-decay

Perhaps it is something in the water?

In comparison see PubMed.gov
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18756850

"The fluoride content of drinking water and caries experience in 15-19 year old school children in Ibadan, Nigeria"

"955 students aged 15-19 years randomly selected from eleven secondary schools in Ibadan metropolis were examined for dental caries. The fluoride level of the different water sources was between 0.02 and 0.03 ppm. [only] Forty-four (4.6%) of the children had dental caries. In conclusion, both the fluoride level and caries prevalence were low."
PMID: 18756850

It appears that dental caries are quite low in Nigera with LOW levels of fluoride in their water. Hmm?
firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811593327276272802.post-39286424857697205802012-12-10T18:53:59.601-08:002012-12-10T18:53:59.601-08:00Bernays Jew kills you.Bernays Jew kills firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811593327276272802.post-29387420899445584732012-12-10T12:56:30.721-08:002012-12-10T12:56:30.721-08:00THEY KNEW THEY WOULD BE CAUSING DENTAL FLUOROSIS A...THEY KNEW THEY WOULD BE CAUSING DENTAL FLUOROSIS AKA DENTAL DAMAGE AS FAR BACK AS 1932 BEFORE THEY BEGAN FLUORIDATING THE WATER.

See "Comparative Toxicity of Fluorine Compounds"

"Mottled teeth are not only disfiguring in appearance but are so defective in structure and strength that they often have to be replaced by false teeth at an early age."

http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/ie50295a026

Over 41% of 12-15 year-old children now have "dental fluorosis" in the USA per the CDC.

Note the footnote in lower left of page in "Comparative Toxicity of Fluorine Compounds":

"Fluoride determinations made by the modified Fairchild ferric chloride method described in Aria Expt. Sta. Tech Bull 43(1932). Unpublished data at hand now indicate that a concentration of fluorine in water of as little as 1 p.p.m. as determined by the Willard or Foster methods of analysis as sufficient to cause mottled enamel of human teeth. A concentration of 2 p.p.m. is now found to be associated with mottled enamel of the more severe type." email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811593327276272802.post-17585321818032345722012-12-10T12:51:52.342-08:002012-12-10T12:51:52.342-08:00On PubMed.gov http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1...On PubMed.gov
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19812419
"Is there a need of extra fluoride in children?"

"Fluoride consumption by human beings increases the general cancer death rate, disrupts the synthesis of collagen and leads to the breakdown of COLLAGEN in bone, tendon, muscle, skin, cartilage, lungs, kidney and trachea, causing disruptive effect on various tissues in the body. It inhibits antibody formation, disturbs immune system and makes the child prone to malignancy. Fluoride has been categorized as a protoplasmic poison and any additional ingestion of fluoride by children is undesirable."
PMID: 19812419

email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811593327276272802.post-64116936162732770142012-12-10T12:46:28.490-08:002012-12-10T12:46:28.490-08:00On PubMed.gov http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3...On PubMed.gov
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3059145

"Fluoridation: a fifty-year-old accepted but unconfirmed hypothesis"

"The fifty-year-old fluoridation hypothesis has not been confirmed. Despite this, millions of people are still medicated with fluoride by government decree, on the assumption that this process has been proved to be entirely safe, and very efficacious in reducing dental caries. In fact, the scientific basis of fluoridation is very unsatisfactory. It is promoted, in the main, by emotion-based 'endorsements' rather than by scientifically-acceptable evidence."
PMID: 3059145

On PubMed.gov
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12749628

"Fluoridation: a violation of medical ethics and human rights"

"Silicofluorides, used in water fluoridation, are unlicensed medicinal substances, administered to populations without informed consent or supervision by a qualified medical practitioner. Silicofluorides have never been submitted to the U.S. FDA for approval as medicines. The ethical validity of fluoridation policy does not stand up to scrutiny to the Nuremberg Code and other codes of medical ethics."
PMID: 12749628 email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811593327276272802.post-76279723512146406672012-12-10T12:42:04.626-08:002012-12-10T12:42:04.626-08:00Fluoride damages the heart muscle tissues of your ...Fluoride damages the heart muscle tissues of your grandchildren.

See:
"Effects of chronic ingestion of sodium fluoride on myocardium in a second generation..."

"The present results revealed that prolonged ingestion of fluoride through drinking water, particularly with high doses, induced significant histopathological and biochemical changes leading to myocardial tissue damage."

http://het.sagepub.com/content/24/2/79.short

Sounds true to form for a general protoplasmic poison, doesn't it?
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20658207

"Evaluation of fluoride-induced oxidative stress in rat brain: a multigeneration study"

"Decreased feed and water consumption, litter size and organ (brain) somatic index, marginal drop in body growth rate and mortality were observed in all three generations. Decreased antioxidant enzyme activity and increased malondialdehyde levels found in the present study might be related to oxidative damage that occurs variably in discrete regions of the brain. Results of this study can be taken as an index of neurotoxicity in rats exposed to water fluoridation over several generations."
PMID: 20658207 firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811593327276272802.post-77500968879917824072012-12-10T12:40:04.481-08:002012-12-10T12:40:04.481-08:00Fluoride damages the lungs of your future grandchi...Fluoride damages the lungs of your future grandchildren.

On PubMed.gov
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14635268

"Histopathological and biochemical changes in lung tissues of rats following administration of fluoride over several generations"

"This multigenerational evaluation of the long-term effect of different doses of fluoride intake through drinking water on lung damage shows that the lung tissues were damaged, there was emphysema and inflammation of lung parenchyma associated with loss of alveolar architecture and the degree of lung damage seemed to correlate with the increased dosage of fluoride."
PMID: 14635268 email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811593327276272802.post-189066558720722482012-12-10T12:38:55.530-08:002012-12-10T12:38:55.530-08:00Fluoride even makes your future grandchildren stup...Fluoride even makes your future grandchildren stupid.
On PubMed.gov
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21755305

"Fluoride toxicity and status of serum thyroid hormones, brain histopathology, and learning memory in rats: a multigenerational assessment"

"In the T-maze experiments, the fluoride-treated group showed poor acquisition and retention and higher latency when compared with the control. The alterations were more profound in the third generation when compared with the first- and second-generation fluoride-treated group. Changes in the thyroid hormone levels in the present study might have imbalanced the oxidant/antioxidant system, which further led to a reduction in learning memory ability. Hence, presence of generational or cumulative effects of fluoride on the development of the offspring when it is ingested continuously through multiple generations is evident from the present study."
PMID: 21755305
firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811593327276272802.post-30444959865618521252012-12-10T12:31:53.497-08:002012-12-10T12:31:53.497-08:00At least there are some countries studing the adve...At least there are some countries studing the adverse effects of fluoride on the body and in the environment.

On PubMed.gov
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17469507
"Current trends in fluorine research"

"...topics in fluorine research are presented on findings by researchers in Szczecin and Poland, as well as in the world. Reports are cited on the distribution of fluorine compounds in the environment, penetration into living organisms, and methods for the determinations of fluorine content in air, water, soil, and foods. ...aluminofluoride complexes (AlFx) as a messenger of false information during protein biosynthesis and their apparent role of Alzheimer's disease."
PMID: 17469507 firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811593327276272802.post-19279486667721515942012-12-10T12:28:44.107-08:002012-12-10T12:28:44.107-08:00On PubMed.gov http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1...On PubMed.gov
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10728978
"The effects of a break in water fluoridation [11 mos.] on the development of dental caries and fluorosis" [Durham, North Carolina]

"It was concluded that while the break had little effect on caries, dental fluorosis is sensitive to even small changes in fluoride exposure from drinking water, and this sensitivity is greater at 1 to 3 years of age than at 4 or 5 years."
PMID: 10728978

On PubMed.gov
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9161076
"New evidence on fluoridation"

"A review of recent scientific literature reveals a consistent pattern of evidence-- hip fractures, skeletal fluorosis, the effect of fluoride on bone structure, fluoride levels in bones and osteosarcomas-- pointing to the existence of causal mechanisms by which fluoride damages bones. In addition, there is evidence, accepted by some eminent dental researchers...that there is negligible benefit from ingesting fluoride..."
PMID: email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811593327276272802.post-58547087160025762172012-12-10T12:27:56.324-08:002012-12-10T12:27:56.324-08:00On PubMed.gov http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1...On PubMed.gov
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18756850
"The fluoride content of drinking water and caries experience in 15-19 year old school children in Ibadan, Nigeria"

"955 students aged 15-19 years randomly selected from eleven secondary schools in Ibadan metropolis were examined for dental caries. The fluoride level of the different water sources was between 0.02 and 0.03 ppm. [only] Forty-four (4.6%) of the children had dental caries. In conclusion, both the fluoride level and caries prevalence were low."
PMID: 18756850

On PubMed.gov
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17436973
"Prevalence and severity of dental caries in adolescents..." [Mexico]

"In an analysis of caries severity (DMFT > or = 4), both adolescents with very mild/mild and moderate/severe dental fluorosis have higher caries severity. Fluoride exposure (measured through fluorosis presence) does not appear to be reducing the caries prevalence (DMFT > 0) or caries severity (DMFT > or = 4) in these high-altitude communities."
PMID: email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811593327276272802.post-48931107122453844202012-12-10T12:26:54.893-08:002012-12-10T12:26:54.893-08:00On PubMed.gov http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1...On PubMed.gov
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11014515
"Decline of caries prevalence after the cessation of water fluoridation in the former East Germany"

"In contrast to the anticipated increase in dental caries following the cessation of water fluoridation in the cities Chemnitz and Plauen, a significant fall in caries prevalence was observed. This corresponded to the national caries decline and appears to be a new population-wide phenomenon. There is still no explanation for the pattern."
PMID: 11014515

On PubMed.gov
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12244360
"...dental caries in 12-year-old children residing in cities with and without fluoridated water supply..." [São Paulo, Brazil]

"There was no statistically significant difference between DMFT in municipalities of the same size, regardless of the presence or absence of fluoride in the water supply... Prevalence of caries in the region was 'high', with a DMFT of 4.82, thus failing to reach the goals set for the year 2000."
PMID: 12244360
firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811593327276272802.post-504056699071175182012-12-10T12:24:56.026-08:002012-12-10T12:24:56.026-08:00Since water fluoridation doesn't work, why do ...Since water fluoridation doesn't work, why do it? Isn't it a waste of money?

On PubMed.gov
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9758426
"Caries frequency before and after discontinuation of water fluoridation in Kuopio, Finland"

"In spite of discontinued water fluoridation, no indication of an increasing trend of caries could be found in Kuopio. The mean numbers of fluoride varnish and sealant applications decreased sharply in both towns between 1992 and 1995. In spite of that caries declined."
PMID: 9758426

On PubMed.gov
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11153562
"Patterns of dental caries following the cessation of water fluoridation" [Canada]

"The prevalence of caries (assessed in 5,927 children, grades 2, 3, 8, 9) decreased over time in the fluoridation-ended community while remaining unchanged in the fluoridated community."
PMID: 11153562

On PubMed.gov
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10601780
"Caries prevalence after cessation of water fluoridation La Salud, Cuba"

"In the past, caries has usually increased after cessation of water fluoridation. More recently an opposite trend could be observed: following the cessation of drinking water fluoridation, in contrast to an expected rise in caries prevalence, DMFT and DMFS values remained at a low level for 6-9-year-olds and to decrease for 10/11-year-olds. In the 12/13-year-olds, there was a significant decrease."
PMID: 10601780 email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811593327276272802.post-70138771856918423662012-12-10T10:35:45.013-08:002012-12-10T10:35:45.013-08:00For anyone who think fluoride is harmless, then re...For anyone who think fluoride is harmless, then read the warning on your tooth paste.

It say - if accidentally ingested then seek medical attention or contact your POISON center !

email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811593327276272802.post-85361296645013775782012-12-10T09:43:51.953-08:002012-12-10T09:43:51.953-08:00http://vivienveil.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/nazi...http://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811593327276272802.post-58020133492712728242012-12-10T09:41:23.495-08:002012-12-10T09:41:23.495-08:00Dr. Dean Burk http://www.whale.to/a/burk_h.html J...Dr. Dean Burk
http://www.whale.to/a/burk_h.html

John Yiamouyiannis
http://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811593327276272802.post-32746527161588134542012-12-10T04:26:49.051-08:002012-12-10T04:26:49.051-08:00Theres not a shred of evidence of any benefit to d...Theres not a shred of evidence of any benefit to drinking fluoride and tons of evidence of its harmful effects if consumed.

Although not on any label, people dont realize its in almost every canned and bottled drink like gatoraide, poweraid, ice tea, coke, pepsi, all sodas, etc.

Drinks are made and bottled in local plants usually located in major cities. Most major cities have fluoridated water. Check that soda, see where its canned/bottled, i'll bet its a major city with fluoridated water. They dont filter out the fluoride!

They want you sick n dumb. Resist, do not firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7811593327276272802.post-77750312858479970452012-12-09T18:53:14.146-08:002012-12-09T18:53:14.146-08:00Even though it would be better for the community t...Even though it would be better for the community to have voted rather than having this pushed through by the few, just the same as what has happened on the other side of the argument, I definitely agree with the precautionary principle here. There IS a mountain of evidence that fluoride is dangerous and certainly shouldn't be consumed. Hopefully the people of Pulaski will go ahead and research what the board has decided and thank them for their wise email@example.com


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'What's under the Manhole' teaches civics to students
Fourth-graders at Poinsettia and Pierpont elementary schools in Ventura have a better understanding of how local government works thanks to a city program.
More than 12 city staff members visited students at both schools throughout the five-week sessions called "What's Under the Manhole," which is designed to teach students about civic life.
For their final project, the students will tour Ventura City Hall and meet with Mayor Carl Morehouse. Poinsettia students took the tour May 15 and Pierpont students will do it Friday.
The pilot program, sponsored by the Ventura Civic Engagement Division, encourages students to begin participating in civic affairs, said Jenise Wagar, the program's manager.
"We realized that by getting them interested in fourth grade they will become more interested and excited about the city," said Lysa Urban, marketing specialist for the Civic Engagement Division. "Statistically, students don't know about the local government."
According to the California Survey of Civic Education, about 60 percent of 12th-graders would get a "D" in civic education.
The city staff created a booklet about the importance of a green city, and how to become an active participant in local government. The students also learned about Ventura's water system, city planning, recycling and how to volunteer.
In the last hands-on activity, the students designed posters, showing what they learned in the program.
"They are teaching more about the city of Ventura than I knew," said Poinsettia student Luke Stowell. In his poster, he drew an apartment building next to several houses, and said the building is a better choice for a city because it takes less space.
Learning about the theater
For Amanda Poulsen, the project was fascinating, especially because she had the opportunity to do hands-on activities. The Poinsettia student enjoyed learning how the Mayfair Theater, an old structure in downtown Ventura, was torn down and replaced by an 18-unit apartment.
"It saved a lot of money and a lot of land," Poulsen said. "This is cool; I think all classes should have it."
Eye-opener for students
"Kids at this age love having speakers," Poinsettia teacher Valerie Wehan said. "They have more awareness in where they live now."
The "Flushed Away!" demonstration was an eye-opener for the students, said Paula Francis, a fourth-grade teacher at Pierpont. Students had no idea a sewer system helps conservation efforts by reusing water, she said.
Wehan said the speakers have been influential.
"Many of them (students) have been going home and sharing the information with their parents," Wehan said. "They know more now, and they can connect more with the city."
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At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although they are often labeled "quiet," it is to introverts that we owe many of the great contributions to society--from van Gogh's sunflowers to the invention of the personal computer.Passionately argued, impressively researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet shows how dramatically we undervalue introverts, and how much we lose in doing so. Taking the reader on a journey from Dale Carnegie's birthplace to Harvard Business School, from a Tony Robbins seminar to an evangelical megachurch, Susan Cain charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal in the twentieth century and explores its far-reaching effects. She talks to Asian-American students who feel alienated from the brash, backslapping atmosphere of American schools. She questions the dominant values of American business culture, where forced collaboration can stand in the way of innovation, and where the leadership potential of introverts is often overlooked. And she draws on cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience to reveal the surprising differences between extroverts and introverts.Perhaps most inspiring, she introduces us to successful introverts--from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps into the power of questions. Finally, she offers invaluable advice on everything from how to better negotiate differences in introvert-extrovert relationships to how to empower an introverted child to when it makes sense to be a "pretend extrovert."This extraordinary book has the power to permanently change how we see introverts and, equally important, how introverts see themselves.
Q: What personal significance does the subject have for you? A: When I was in my twenties, I started practicing corporate law on Wall Street. At first I thought I was taking on an enormous challenge, because in my mind, the successful lawyer was comfortable in the spotlight, whereas I was introverted and occasionally shy. But I soon realized that my nature had a lot of advantages: I was good at building loyal alliances, one-on-one, behind the scenes; I could close my door, concentrate, and get the work done well; and like many introverts, I tended to ask a lot of questions and listen intently to the answers, which is an invaluable tool in negotiation. I started to realize that there's a lot more going on here than the cultural stereotype of the introvert-as-unfortunate would have you believe. I had to know more, so I spent the past five years researching the powers of introversion.
Q: Was there ever a time when American society valued introverts more highly? A: In the nation's earlier years it was easier for introverts to earn respect. America once embodied what the cultural historian Warren Susman called a "Culture of Character," which valued inner strength, integrity, and the good deeds you performed when no one was looking. You could cut an impressive figure by being quiet, reserved, and dignified. Abraham Lincoln was revered as a man who did not "offend by superiority," as Emerson put it.
Q: You discuss how we can better embrace introverts in the workplace. Can you explain? A: Introverts thrive in environments that are not overstimulating—surroundings in which they can think (deeply) before they speak. This has many implications. Here are two to consider: (1) Introverts perform best in quiet, private workspaces—but unfortunately we're trending in precisely the opposite direction, toward open-plan offices. (2) If you want to get the best of all your employees' brains, don't simply throw them into a meeting and assume you're hearing everyone's ideas. You're not; you're hearing from the most vocally assertive people. Ask people to put their ideas in writing before the meeting, and make sure you give everyone time to speak.
Q: Quiet offers some terrific insights for the parents of introverted children. What environment do introverted kids need in order to thrive, whether it's at home or at school? A: The best thing parents and teachers can do for introverted kids is to treasure them for who they are, and encourage their passions. This means: (1) Giving them the space they need. If they need to recharge alone in their room after school instead of plunging into extracurricular activities, that's okay. (2) Letting them master new skills at their own pace. If they're not learning to swim in group settings, for example, teach them privately. (3) Not calling them "shy"--they'll believe the label and experience their nervousness as a fixed trait rather than an emotion they can learn to control.
Q: What are the advantages to being an introvert? A: There are too many to list in this short space, but here are two seemingly contradictory qualities that benefit introverts: introverts like to be alone--and introverts enjoy being cooperative. Studies suggest that many of the most creative people are introverts, and this is partly because of their capacity for quiet. Introverts are careful, reflective thinkers who can tolerate the solitude that idea-generation requires. On the other hand, implementing good ideas requires cooperation, and introverts are more likely to prefer cooperative environments, while extroverts favor competitive ones.
By Susan Cain
At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although they are often labeled "quiet," it is to introverts that we owe many of the great contributions to society-from van Gogh's sunflowers to the invention of the personal computer.
Passionately argued, impressively researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet shows how dramatically we undervalue introverts, and how much we lose in doing so. This extraordinary book has the power to permanently change how we see introverts and, equally important, how introverts see themselves.
Questions and Topics for Discussion
1. Based on the quiz in the book, do you think you're an introvert, an extrovert, or an ambivert? Are you an introvert in some situations and an extrovert in others?
2. What about the important people in your lives—your partner, your friends, your kids?
3. Which parts of QUIET resonated most strongly with you? Were there parts you disagreed with—and if so, why?
4. Can you think of a time in your life when being an introvert proved to be an advantage?
5. Who are your favorite introverted role models?
6. Do you agree with the author that introverts can be good leaders? What role do you think charisma plays in leadership? Can introverts be charismatic?
7. If you're an introvert, what do you find most challenging about working with extroverts?
8. If you're an extrovert, what do you find most challenging about working with introverts?
9. QUIET explains how Western society evolved from a Culture of Character to a Culture of Personality. Are there enclaves in our society where a Culture of Character still holds sway? What would a twenty-first-century Culture of Character look like?
10. QUIET talks about the New Groupthink, the value system holding that creativity and productivity emerge from group work rather than individual thought. Have you experienced this in your own workplace?
11. Do you think your job suits your temperament? If not, what could you do to change things?
12. If you have children, how does your temperament compare to theirs? How do you handle areas in which you're not temperamentally compatible?
13. If you're in a relationship, how does your temperament compare to that of your partner? How do you handle areas in which you're not compatible?
14. Do you enjoy social media such as Facebook and Twitter, and do you think this has something to do with your temperament?
15. QUIET talks about "restorative niches," the places introverts go or the things they do to recharge their batteries. What are your favorite restorative niches?
16. Susan Cain calls for a Quiet Revolution. Would you like to see this kind of a movement take place, and if so, what is the number-one change you'd like to see happen?


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Association of Ringside Physicians calls for phasing out of TRT
Association of Ringside Physicians has releases a consensus statement on Therapeutic Use Exemptions for Testosterone Replacement Therapy.
The Association of Ringside Physicians (ARP), an international, non-profit organization dedicated to the health and safety of the boxer and mixed martial arts athlete, has released a consensus statement on therapeutic use exemptions for testosterone replace therapy in professional combat sport athletes, as follows:
The incidence of hypogonadism requiring the use of testoster one replacement therapy (TRT) in professional athletes is extraordinarily rare. Accordingly, the use of an anabolic steroid such as testosterone in a professional boxer or mixed martial artist is rarely justified. Steroid use of any type, including unmerited testosterone, significantly increases the safety and health risk to combat sports athletes and their opponents. TRT in a combat sports athlete may also create an unfair advantage contradictory to the integrity of sport. Consequently, the Association of Ringside Physicians supports the general elimination of therapeutic use exemptions (TUE) for testosterone replacement therapy.
Dr. Ray Monsell
Chairman, ARPHowever, several factors are casting this narrative in doubt.
First, TUE in MMA is rare. as determined by a survey of the leading Athetic Commissions in the US.
"We've given out three in 12 years," says Nevada's Keith Kizer in 2102 (they were to Dan Henderson, Todd Duffee, and Shane Roller). New Jersey's Nick Lembo put the number at "less than five." The busiest commissioner in the world, Ohio's Bernie Profato has given only two, to Henderson and Strikeforce fighter Bristol Marundo.
So out of 15,000 regulated fighters, only a handful of TUEs have ever been granted. That is not an epidemic.
"Its very rare, but there are some legitimate needs," Lembo explains. "My biggest concern is that most commissions dont even test for these things in the first place so were over-penalizing the people that are coming forward and saying, Hey, do whatever you want to me. Test me before and after the fight. Test me randomly. I need this, Im on it and Im going to be within normal limits. There are a lot of commissions who dont believe in TUEs for any reason, but why be hard on the ones coming forward?"
A second factor - one that until now was largely unknown - is that head trauma can lead to low levels of testosterone. In a truly important piece, Mike Chiappetta explains.
In 2007, a paper published in the Journal of Athletic Training reported the first known connection between mild concussions and hypopituitarism, a deficiency that can lead to low testosterone.
That research, along with how traumatic brain injuries impact the pituitary gland, is being continued by Dr. Daniel F. Kelly, the director of the Brain Center and Pituitary Disorders Program in Santa Monica, California.
Kelly is currently in the midst of a study of 75 former NFL players. In an interview with MMA Fighting, Kelly said that preliminary data from the study suggests that pituitary damage is occurring in a subset of the retirees.
That study seems to corroborate a 2006 finding in Turkey that found that head injuries incurred by pro kickboxers have resulted in damage to the pituitary gland.
Dr. Fahrettin Kelestimur, a professor of endocrinology at Erciyes University in Turkey who authored the 2006 study, told MMA Fighting that the most common damage has caused growth hormone deficiency and hypogonadism, respectively.
Only a handful of state commissions require an MRI in order to grant a fighters license, but MRIs dont always show the problem. A blood draw is more likely to determine if an issue exists, according to Kelly. Tests for luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), testosterone, growth hormone (GH) and IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor 1) could serve as an effective screening tool to determine any pituitary damage.
Dr. Kelly, who has been working on issues pertaining to the pituitary gland for nearly 20 years, in 2008 co-authored a study that concluded chronic hypopituitarism occurred in approximately 20 percent of patients who had suffered mild, moderate or traumatic brain injury.
"(MMA) fighters are getting repeated insults to the head, sometimes more than concussive events," Kelly said. "And if you did a careful analysis of those people, I'm sure you'd see a significant rate of pituitary gland dysfunction. That's my prediction."
"I guess whats really amazing, if you look at it another way, is how infrequently it occurs, and how sturdy the system is, how much damage it can take. The pituitary gland is this tiny little thing thats less than a centimeter cubed. Its sitting in a little, bony depression in the skull base and its getting banged around, and the connection is getting banged around repeatedly, yet it keeps it on ticking in most people. Its a pretty resilient system, but only up to a point."
A third consideration is that TRT is not a magic bullet.
The number of fighters on TRT is not known with complete precision, nor is it known precisely how long they have been doing so. However, last year Bloody Elbow did an admirable survery of fighters known to be on TRT, and how the did. The fighters went a combined 15-17:
Chael Sonnen (5-4)
Vitor Belfort (2-0)
Dan Henderson (4-4)
Quinton Jackson (0-2)
Forrest Griffin (1-0)
Frank Mir (0-2)
Todd Duffee (1-1)
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Sony's new flagship, Xperia Z2, now available in US
Sony has revealed in a recent announcement that its newest handset - the Xperia Z2 - has finally hit the US market, after delays. The availability of the Xperia Z2 handset in the US comes months after the device became available for sale in other regions.
Motorola to shut down its Fort Worth smartphone assembly plant by the end of the year
A recent report in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram has revealed that Google's Motorola Mobility smartphone business - which the company is selling to Chinese device maker Lenovo - will shutter its smartphone assembly plant in Fort Worth, Texas, by the end of this year.
Apple furious over Dr Dre's leak of Beats acquisition
With tech giant Apple's reported acquisition of headphone brand Beats Electronics - in a $3.2 billion deal - apparently having been delayed due to reasons unknown, a Billboard report has projected that the delay is, in part, a result of the fact that the news of the acquisition was leaked; thereby triggering media frenzy.
Samsung inflicts extensive abuse on its forthcoming handsets at its testing facilities
At South Korean device maker Samsung's headquarters, extensive abuse is inflicted on the devices manufactured by the company, so as to ensure that the devices can withstand the careless handling of the ham-fisted users.
Google reportedly working on an affordable sub-$100 Nexus-branded handset
According to a BGR report, Google is apparently working on a mid-range Nexus handset which will be priced at below $100. The affordable sub-$100 version of the Nexus phone will be the cheapest handset under the Nexus branding, which underscores a popular lineup of devices due to two key points --- super affordability and powerful tech specifications.
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NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) is the first mission devoted to understanding the Martian upper atmosphere. Today Mars is cold and dry, but ancient Mars was warm, wet, and possibly hospitable to life. Scientists think that the loss of Mars' early atmosphere caused the planet to dry up, and MAVEN is testing this hypothesis by observing present-day interactions of the Martian atmosphere with the solar wind.
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Three shootings; two men seriously injured
Fitchburg police responded to three gun incidents this week, with the most serious on Thursday night at Allied Drive, where two men were reportedly seriously injured.
The other two shootings, on Pike Drive and Smithfield Drive, reportedly had no injuries. Both happened Wednesday afternoon.
On Allied Drive, the men, ages 21 and 24, were wounded in what police described as a "targeted shooting" on the 2300 block around 10:30 p.m., as reported by Bill Novack for the State Journal. Madison Police spokesman Joe DeSpain said, as of Friday afternoon, the men were expected to survive, according to the State Journal. (For more information, please see original article.)
Pike Drive shooting
Earlier this week, Fitchburg Police officers responded to a report of gun shots being fired in the 1900 block of Pike Drive in May 14 at 4:11 p.m.
The investigation revealed several male suspects were shooting firearms at each other. Between five and 20 shots were fired witnesses said. No bystanders were injured, but Lt. Todd Stetzer said a car was shot.
While police investigated, neighbors congregated around the scene. The Star talked to one neighbor who lives in an apartment on Pike Drive nearby the incident around 5 p.m. who said he thought he heard about 10 shots.
"I was just watching a movie and heard buh-bum, buh-bum, buh-bum," he said.
Three subjects involved in the dispute were detained and are being interviewed by investigators. During police interviews of subjects involved and witnesses, it was determined there were two suspects who had been in possession of firearms and fled in two separate vehicles.
Investigators are attempting to locate the two suspect vehicles and persons who fled in the vehicles. Although no bystanders were injured, Stetzer said police were unsure whether the suspect who fled with the vehicle was injured.
The vehicles are descripted as a white vehicle similar to a Buick or Jaguar style. The suspect who fled in this vehicle is described as an African-American male, wearing a black jacket, with white sleeves with red trim around the waistband area.
The second vehicle is described as a sliver, mid-sized vehicle last observed traveling north on Coho Street near Lu Ann Lane.
Smithfield Drive shooting
Another incident happened earlier that day in which two male suspects shot at another vehicle at 1:57 p.m. 2600 block of Smithfield Drive.
No injuries were reported.
The investigation revealed the suspects in a silver Toyota RAV4 style vehicle fired approximately six gun shots at a blue Chevrolet Impala occupied by one male and one female. Stetzer told the Star, the Chevrolet Impala was struck by one bullet that whizzed through the driver's hair and hit the dashboard. The bullet came through the back window. Stetzer said police believe the car was being targeted and chased.
Though the incidents were around two hours apart, Stetzer said there is "no indication that these two are related, but it's too early to tell."
"I wouldn't exclude the possibility, but we don't have an indication that they are tied together," he said.
Anyone with information related the suspects or vehicles matching the descriptions above are asked to contact the Fitchburg Police Department at 270-4300. Anyone with information related to the shooting may remain anonymous by calling Madison Area Crime Stoppers at 266-6014.


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LOS ANGELES - March 13, 2014 - According to Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination, "300: Rise of an Empire" continues its reign at the top of Fandango's Fanticipation movie buzz indicator, scoring a heroic 77 out of 100 points and leading Fandango's weekend ticket sales, while "Need for Speed" is racing neck and neck with "300," ranking 76 out of 100 points.
"Fans of extreme action movies will be out in force at the theaters this weekend," says Fandango Chief Correspondent Dave Karger. "The visually stunning '300' sequel continues to hold its position at the top of the weekend's advance ticket sales, while 'Need for Speed' is a non-stop racing movie that should satisfy fans of high-octane entertainment."
In limited release this weekend, the Kickstarter-funded big-screen adaptation of TV's "Veronica Mars" is also a solid performer on Fandango. On Fandango's movie recommendation show, "Weekend Ticket," Karger breaks down this weekend's new releases and interviews "Mars" star Kristen Bell. "There was an extra investment in making it the best because the fans trusted us and believed in us," says Bell. "I will consider this movie a success if the fans are happy. I don't care if it makes money; I care if our 91,585 backers like the story." The full episode can be found at http://www.fandango.com/WeekendTicket.
Dave Karger also grills Kristen Bell on "Veronica Mars" trivia in a new installment of "Celebrity Trivia Battle," which can be found at http://www.fandango.com/movie-trailer/exclusive:celebritytriviabattlewithkristenbell-trailer/166515/2440814652
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Below is the poem entitled My Valentine which was written by poet
Komala. Please feel free to comment on this poem. However, please remember, PoetrySoup is a place of encouragement and growth.
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Sukmawati Komala
silence among the stars
kissed my valentine
an endless secret
a secret of a genuineness
purer than a pearl
more delicate than a silk
softer than a dew
no word
no one
could fathom the depth of love
only through
nocturnal sweet fragrance heart
with the glorious nostagia soul
will sing a lovely ballad
and breeze the lovely aroma
with its blossom
i often lend my ears
to the fullest moon
wished it could whisper
the softest love
i often lend my heart
to the music calling
wished it could take me
to the passionate love
O my Valentine
wished you take me
to my gorgeous piece of love
and let me
live in its timeless tune
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Yesterday, J.C. Penney announced a serious first quarter loss of $348 million, or $1.58 per share and a revenue slump of 16.4% to $2.635 billion as same store sales dropped 16.6%. Recently re-installed CEO Myron Ullman may be wondering exactly how he'll prevent the JCP ship from capsizing.
In the earning statement, Ullman said, "We are looking forward, not back, and undertaking initiatives to ensure we have a successful future," without actually offering any specifics to suggest how this might be accomplished.
Ullman did acknowledge the importance of e-commerce to the entire enterprise. A report by Buzzfeed's Sapna Maheshwari notes that in the earnings call, Ullman admitted that jcp.com suffered from a lack of being user friendly and operated as "a completely separate entity inside the company, with little synergy between stores and online" and was working towards creating a "seamless omni-channel experience" going forward, he said.
Unfortunately, there's not a lot of reason to believe him. As I reported back in 2010, JCP blew a golden Facebook opportunity when it failed to use the social network as a true gateway for capturing browsers and pulling them in to shop. What the retailer did instead was to stick a splashy "front door" on its Facebook Facebook shop that, once opened, led to a wholly uninspired mix of merchandise reminiscent of the catalogs of yore. It didn't use Facebook to push promotions, either, something that we've learned is near and dear to its loyal customers' hearts.
What's potentially a larger problem is the way Ullman views the role of e-commerce for JCP. Retail veteran and former Nordstrom Nordstrom executive who works with the managment consulting firm Kotter International Kathy Gersch tells FORBES, "Ullman only indicated that J.C. Penney's e-commerce channel would serve as support for the stores: If inventory is not in the store, he wants it to be available on the site. But given how quickly e-commerce is growing, it's dangerous to not have an explicit strategy for this increasingly important channel. More and more consumers are coming to expect the convenience of a well-developed online sales channel that integrates seamlessly with a retailer's brick and mortar presence, and J.C. Penney risks moving backward by not addressing this demand."
Gersch points out that Ullman may be digging J.C. Penney's hole deeper by bringing back old leadership and initiatives. Resurrecting former brands might appeal to customers who left in the wake of Joe Fresh and other boutique labels, but Gersch says that's short-sighted. "For a customer he acknowledges is not very loyal, he will have to do more than offer promotional pricing," she asserts. "If he wants her back, he'll have to open his eyes to the new way she's shopping – a good portion of which now happens on a mobile device or online," she observes.
Gersch says that Ullman may believe the way forward is to turn back the clock on many of the initiatives ushered in by Ron Johnson. While Alex Smith at Pier One Imports managed to turnaround that flagging chain by pulling the plug entirely on e-commerce for a while, it's hard to ignore the success department stores have had by offering shoppers a way to peruse their wares 24/7 and integrate every possible channel for ease of use. Macy's digital charge scored high marks in sales conversion, while Nordstrom's $140 million investment in e-commerce paid off to the tune of a 37% rise in online sales in 2012.
Customer devotion notwithstanding, it's hard to argue with other chains' double digit growth. Perhaps it's time for Ullman and company to take at least a sentence from former chief Ron Johnson's playbook and really get aggressive online.


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WOONSOCKET – They lauded Dave Richards for his years of service to the city's annual Autunmfest Columbus Day weekend festival Tuesday evening at the annual Autumnfest Grand Marshal reception, but it was his initial surprise behind being named for the tribute that still had him smiling.
Richards, the owner of WOON Radio and who has been involved in Autumnfest since the very first event at World War II Veterans Memorial State Park 35 years ago this year, helped with the selection of many other grand marshals over the years.
He also knows the great lengths members of the Autumnfest Steering Committee go to while working behind the scenes to keep the naming of the grand marshal a very special moment and a stunning revelation.
"I've been a part of that, and so I really appreciate that they got me so good," Richards said during the reception in the St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center on Cumberland Street.
"I got called into the mayor's office and I thought I was going to get chewed out for something that went out over the air," Richards said.
It was, of course, a setup, and Mayor Leo T. Fontaine quickly was called out of the room by his assistant, Linda Plays, to meet someone who had a problem.
"He grabbed his portable radio and left me alone in the room," Richards said. "Then he came back in and said' 'He wants to talk to you too,' and when I turned around I could see all the orange jackets of the Autumnfest Steering Committee," Richards said.
"What a surprise," Richards said of the committee's perfect "gotcha."
"When they go through some extra trouble to surprise you it takes a lot of work, but the result is a delicious surprise."
The committee goes through that kind of effort because the grand marshal is deserving of the tribute. and everyone talking about Richards Tuesday said he fit that description perfectly.
Richards had started out working on the first Autumnfest in 1979 because his boss at then-WWON, Station Manager Dave Russell, was helping to the get the event off the ground with Roger Begin and the other founding members of Autumnfest.
In particular, Russell needed help with setting up the announcing booth WWON would maintain in World War II Veterans Memorial State Park, and luckily, he had some good ideas for the work.
"It was a learning process," Russell said at the reception Tuesday night. "We had no way of knowing how large the crowds would be," Russell said. The crowds were very large in fact, tens of thousands of people over the three days, and the Autumnfest Steering Committee was itself caught by surprise, he said. "But we learned quickly from it and knew we had to make changes for the next year," he said. Richards helped Russell get the state to provide a speaker system for the park and he was instrumental in getting the system all wired up properly before Autumnfest 1980 began.
The early days of innovation by all of Autumnfest's volunteers created a tried and true festival planning schedule and crowd management guide that continues to make Autumnfest successful today, Russell said.
That's why Russell believes the 35th edition of Autumnfest will also be a success. "It can't miss because everything is in place and it works so beautifully," he said. Weather is really the only major variable, and Autumnfest has even functioned successfully when the weather was bad, he said.
Richards has been through all of those challenges as well, Russell noted, and that is in part why his selection as grand marshal is so fitting.
"Dave does a lot behind the scenes that people never really hear about, and he is the most honest and fair person you will ever meet," Russell said.
Roger Begin, who had helped spark the idea of the very first Autumnfest, said he also believes Richards has earned his tribute as grand marshal and is looking forward to seeing him ride in the Autumnfest Parade on Monday, just as he has done, Russell has done, and the other Autumnfest backers of the earlier days, such as the late mayors Gaston A. Ayotte or Francis L. Lanctot.
"I think the committee has made an excellent choice, both from who Dave is on a personal level and from what he has done to promote Autumnfest. He personifies the very best that is Autumnfest," Begin said.
Richards, who is not shy as a radio personality and announcer, was called up to the former altar of the St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center to receive awards from the city's General Assembly delegation and hear his praises sung by Northern R.I. Chamber of Commerce President John Gregory and Steering Committee Chairman Tim Paul as the reception continued.
Paul said he faced a surprise himself when he learned Richards had never been grand marshal after being active in the festival all of its 35 years. "I just want to thank Dave Richards," Paul said. "We appreciated what you do and this is how we show it," he said.
Richards said being selected as Autumnfest Grand Marshal has made him think of all the festivals that have gone on over the years and what he has learned from them during that time.
His favorite Autumnfest, the one in 1983, was also his most troublesome due to rain that caused problems with the sound system. When it was over, he thought the program he broadcast from World War II Veterans Memorial State Park that year had been one of his best.
But as another Autumnfest surprise, it was the one that earned him a first prize for the broadcast from the Associated Press.
"It showed me a lot about life," Richards said. "Just when you think things are going awful, be easy on yourself, it is not as bad as you think it is," he said. And best of all, Richards said, "It could turn out to be one of the best things you've ever done."
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Twenty-seven "lockers" depicted on several colors of plastic laminate continue, with slight alteration, the standard wainscot treatment that is found throughout the West Precinct halls. This long row of lockers also alludes to officers lined up in traditional watch photographs. Four of the lockers are open, displaying police artifacts contributed by officers and borrowed from the Seattle Police Department.
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COPENHAGEN — Diplomats, world leaders and United Nations officials warned Monday that the Copenhagen climate talks would be the best – and possibly last – chance to develop a global solution to global warming.
"Political will will never be stronger," said Connie Hedegaard, the president of the conference. "This is our chance — if we miss this one, it could take years before we get a new and better one, if we ever did."
Hedegarrd, UN climate chief Yvo de Boer, chief UN climate scientist Rajendra Pachauri and Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen addressed 15,000 delegates gathered for the opening ceremonies of the UN climate-change conference here.
"The clock has ticked down to zero — after two years of negotiation the item has come to deliver," said de Boer.
De Boer said that delegates have just eight days to prepare a workable political agreement, before 110 heads of state come to Copenhagen to finalize the deal.
"The time for formal statements is over. The time for restating well-known positions is past," he told delegates. "I urge you to build on your achievements — take up the work that has already been done and turn it into real action."
Expectations for the talks have fallen dramatically from earlier this year, when environmentalists hoped negotiators would lead to a legally binding agreement. Now, negotiators aim to ink a framework that lays the groundwork to sign a treaty next year.
"The deal that we invite leaders to sign up on will be one that affects all aspects of society, just as the climate change does," said Rasmussen.


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Tonight at 9pm on WETA Television, American Experience premieres a new documentary about Henry Ford, so we thought we'd look back upon one of Henry Ford's more anticipated trips to D.C.
In April 1938, the country was still trying to pull itself out of the Depression and there was a lot of conversation and debate about the role of government in business. (Hmmm… Sound familiar?) So, when car magnate – and frequent critic of FDR's regulatory New Deal policies – Henry Ford accepted the President's invitation to come to the White House for a private luncheon and discussion, it was big news -- especially for one local Ford Motor Company super-fan.
Alright, this is big news. Tomorrow, the Washington Nationals will announce a new Racing President to run against George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and longtime-lovable-loser-turned-late-season-winner, Teddy Roosevelt at each Nationals home game. D.C. is waiting with bated breath.
So, who will it be? Here at Boundary Stones headquarters, we've been debating the issue all week and identified a few leading candidates. Give these nominations a read and then tell us your vote in the comments below!
Self portrait by Charles Dickens during his American tour in 1842. The women in the bottom left is his sister, Fanny. (Source: Wikipedia)
When Charles Dickens visited Washington in 1842, he had a lot to say. But, perhaps nothing caught his eye -- and ire -- as much as Washingtonians' obvious love of chewing tobacco.
As Washington may be called the head-quarters of tobacco-tinctured saliva, the time is come when I must confess, without any disguise, that the prevalence of those two odious practices of chewing and expectorating began about this time to be anything but agreeable, and soon became most offensive and sickening.
Weren't we supposed to get snow today? At one point the word was that D.C. might get five or six inches... then it was down to an inch or two... then a dusting... now, nothing. It's a major disappointment for those of us who like the white fluffy stuff.
Well, it seems predicting the weather here has always been a little bit of a crapshoot. Check out this cartoon that ran on the front page of the Washington Evening Star newspaper exactly 100 years ago today, January 17, 1913.
A bunch of stocking-cap clad kids are ready to go sledding in Washington but, like today... NO SNOW, just clouds. I wonder if their grassroots "We Demand A New Weather Man" campaign had any impact?
Kudos to the folks at the D.C. Public Library's Washingtoniana division for pulling this gem out of the archives. If you haven't yet, go ahead and like them on Facebook. They are posting fun stuff like this all the time.
It's always interesting to read what visitors and residents of Washington have had to say about our fair city over the years.
In 1873, the Kölnische Zeitung (Cologne Daily News) asked German anthropologist Friedrich Ratzel to take a trip to the United States and write a series of articles about life in America. He reached Washington in the winter of 1874 and, as a scientist, was particularly interested in the Smithsonian building. See what he had to say.
It was snowing on the 14th Street Bridge and traffic had ground to a standstill as thousands of federal workers and other rush-hour commuters tried to get home ahead of a major storm. With an awful metallic crack, a blue-and-white jet swept out of the swirling snow at 4 p.m., smacked against one of the bridge's spans, sheared through five cars like a machete, ripped through 50 feet of guard rail and plunged nose first into the frozen Potomac River.
Moments later in a crowded subway car underneath the National Mall:
The train reversed direction.... with a loud popping and crunching sound and a sudden showering of sparks and electrical arcing.... Dozens of people of both sexes screamed. Slowly, surrealistically, the concrete abutment grew larger, closer and actually pressed the left center-rear of the car. The side and roof slowly caved in, almost as a foot crushes a tin can. More screaming, arcing, then silence.
It sounds like a scene in a Hollywood movie right before the hero or heroine springs into action. Tragically, however, this was no movie. It was real life in Washington on January 13, 1982.
The well publicized incident between Rep. John Boehner and Sen. Harry Reid during the Fiscal Cliff negotiations was big news but it was hardly D.C.'s biggest dust up between members of Congress.
Let's turn back the clock to April 13, 1832. That evening, Congressman William Stanbery left his abode at Mrs. Queen's boarding house and went out for a walk along Pennsylvania Avenue. As he was crossing the street, he encountered Sam Houston -- then a Congressman from Tennessee -- and two members of the U.S. Senate who were on their way to the theater.
The chance meeting between colleagues was hardly serendipity.
Local history isn't just for authors and documentary filmmakers. It's great fodder for artists, too!
Just ask playwright Jacqueline Lawton who is currently working on a drama production entitled OUR MAN BEVERLY SNOW, inspired by the 1835 race riot in Washington, D.C.
Recently I had the opportunity to talk with Jacqueline about the project and how she melds history and art on stage. Check out our conversation after the jump.
Today the small brick building at 2507 N. Franklin Rd. in Arlington is the home of the Javashack, a hip coffee shop with specialty brews, free wifi and – as one patron termed it – "left-leaning politics."
This is quite a departure from the building's previous life. From 1968-1984, this duplex was the national headquarters of the American Nazi Party. A swastika hung over the doorway (visible from busy Wilson Blvd. half a block away) and khaki-clad "storm troopers" occupied the space, developing anti-Jewish propaganda, proclaiming White Power and periodically clashing with neighbors.
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