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Puppy Kindergarten Children's Supplement
If you are currently enrolled in one of our Puppy Kindergarten classes and have children, they are welcome to join our supplemental children sessions. This one-hour workshop is exclusively designed for younger family members and their puppies. In addition to practicing the hands-on training during Puppy Kindergarten class, we will also introduce additional handling that is targeted just for children. This will help support their efforts in becoming a leader rather than a "sibling." Your children will feel more in control which will result in increased comfort level, as they are more able to interact with and understand their puppy. Basic techniques will help prevent jumping, mouthing, and other unwanted behaviors. Children under the age of ten must be accompanied by parent or adult.
Puppy Kindergarten / S.T.A.R. Puppy (10 Weeks-5 Months)
The Especially for Pets' Dog Training Program provides a holistic approach to training your dog. We believe that a well designed Puppy Kindergarten class should include a solid foundation in lure/reward based training while addressing all aspects of raising a well mannered, happy and confident puppy. Our Puppy Kindergarten class compliments the American Kennel Club's S.T.A.R.sm Puppy Program which promotes Socialization, Training, Activity and Responsible ownership. Puppies will learn to play appropriately with other dogs as well as basic commands such as sit, down, come, stay and leash etiquette. Students will also learn how to discourage unwanted behaviors such as jumping and excitable greetings. Owners will learn training theory, puppy care and how to be a responsible member of the dog owning community. All of our seven week Puppy Kindergarten Classes will include an optional S.T.A.R. Puppy evaluation and certification. Puppies should receive a minimum of one set of vaccines at least seven days prior to attending the first class and a first de-worming, and should be kept up-to-date on vaccines throughout the class. If you have any questions or concerns about your puppy's vaccine status, please consult your veterinarian or visit www.AVSABonline.
Puppy Kindergarten / Therapy Dog Preparatory
Do you have aspirations for your new puppy to become a certified Therapy Dog? It's never too early to start. Puppy Kindergarten/Therapy Dog Preparatory includes all of the important components of our regular Puppy Kindergarten class with emphasis on preparing your pup for a future as a Therapy Dog. In addition to socialization and basic commands, puppies will learn the necessary manners they must have in order to be considered for Therapy Dog work. Additionally, puppies will be exposed to the sights, sounds and smells that can be present at the variety of venues that Therapy Dog teams visit. If you are considering a future in Therapy Dog work for your pup, this class will point you in the right direction.
Puppy Playground
Your puppy will enjoy exploring our jumps, hoops, see-saw and tunnels while building confidence and a connection to you. Early exposure and socialization is especially important for young puppies and this class has been designed with your puppy's development and safety in mind. It is for puppies from ten weeks to four months old and who are currently enrolled in a Puppy Kindergarten class.
Puppy Playgroups
Treat your dog to an hour of canine fun! Our playgroups are extra special because they are facilitated by our professional dog training instructors. Your dog will have a blast, with the added benefit of learning to participate in appropriate canine play. Owners will learn about canine body language, pack dynamics and how to promote positive play. Each playgroup consists of 45 minutes of play and 15 minutes of Q&A.
Puppy Training & Care for Children
This class is specifically designed for your child, ages 12 to 16 and their older puppy, age five to 12 months. Children will be taught the basic theories of dog training at an age appropriate level. In addition to learning how to teach traditional obedience commands like sit, down, stay and come, participants will teach their dogs tricks and the basics of agility training. Responsible pet ownership, grooming and basic health care are also part of the curriculum. This class is designed to help children become more confident with their dog in order to build a trusting bond. For puppies six to 18 months. All dogs must be child and dog friendly.
Advanced Obedience is for students who want to continue working their dogs in a structured environment. We will sharpen your dog's existing skills and learn new ones that address real-world issues. We will also develop off-leash skills that can be applied to running your dog in a field or in the woods with control. If you enjoy working with and training your dog and wish to continue building the bond you have created, then Advanced Obedience is for you. Prerequisite: Intermediate
This course is designed to help create a positive relationship between dogs and their families. Techniques will be used that compliment canine language and nature. This makes it easier for your dog to understand what you are trying to convey. We will address the most common behavioral issues as we establish a common language for training and control. You will learn how to effectively communicate with your dog and gain a better understanding of canine behavior. In Beginner Obedience, we provide the necessary tools to establish a secure and successful relationship. This is the first level class for dogs five months and over.
Continuing Education
If you have taken our Advanced class and want to to continue working your dog in a class setting, you may be interested in Continuing Education. You will build upon skills learned in prior classes, including high levels of distraction, attention and off-leash work. In addition, you will sample the basics of Rally, Agility, Canine Good Citizen, Therapy and Competition obedience. Prerequisite: Advanced
Graduate Puppy
As puppies mature and become more capable, they enter into a developmental period that may include some challenging behavior. This course is designed to build on the training and behavioral skills you learned in Puppy Kindergarten, while encouraging and defining your consistency and leadership abilities. Consistency, reliability and focus are some of the primary training attributes we will work on. In addition, we work off-lead so that puppies learn to practice appropriate social behavior and off-lead control. For puppies over five months. Prerequisite: Puppy Kindergarten
If you already have a good working relationship with your dog and are ready for more challenges, this class is for you. Through various exercises that mirror every day encounters and real life situations, your dog will be encouraged to rely more on your guidance while practicing confidence and control. With this higher level of distraction, we address the practical aspects of owning a dog that is well mannered at home and in public. Prerequisite: Graduate Puppy, Beginner, Teen I or II
Agility I
This non-competitive class is filled with obstacles and exercises that promote confidence and bonding between you and your dog. Agility I will introduce you and your dog to this fun sport that promotes confidence and a positive use of your dog's energy.
Agility II
Ready to put it all together? If your dog is comfortable with agility obstacles, Agility II helps you to combine stations and increase your speed. The focus is on the enjoyment you and your dog can get from working as a team and improving together. Please, no aggressive dogs. Prerequisite: Intermediate
Agility for Children & Dogs
Looking for something fun for your children and your dog? This agility and tricks class was designed especially for kids, ages eight and older, and their dogs! The class includes instruction and guidance encouraging participants to work cooperatively over low jumps, agility obstacles and in response to basic commands. We will use only positive, motivational training methods. The goal of the class is to encourage the handlers and dogs to interact in a fun activity and enjoy the bond that develops when working together. No previous obedience training is necessary. Dogs must be friendly with children and other dogs.
Agility Run-Throughs
The agility equipment will be ready for you and your dog to practice and have fun along with an instructor to help you put it together. Prerequisite: Agility I or II
Family Agility
Looking for a fun, new activity that the whole family will enjoy? Join our latest Agility class for families. Bring the family together in this safe and fun environment. No-one will be bored during this upbeat and fast moving class. Your kids will love directing their dogs through, over and under the various obstacles. Your dog will build confidence and learn to take direction from the whole family. Everyone will be encouraged to work together to teach the dog while learning the rules for safety and positive, gentle, handling skills. As everyone progresses, we will practice sharing responsibility and taking turns, as well as team work. Family Agility will provide the opportunity for children to learn how their actions and attitudes can have an impact on their dog. Through kindness and compassion they will take pride in their progress and success.
Fun & Games
This class is designed to showcase a variety of today's popular canine sports and activities that you can enjoy with your canine companion. We will focus on the sport of Agility with introductions to Fly ball, Rally, Tricks and more. Find out what activities you and your dog enjoy the most and perhaps want to further pursue. This class is based on positive reinforcement and the goal is to enhance the communication between dog and handler and to enjoy the time spent together. Multi-sports for canines is appropriate for any age dog that is well socialized, responsive to his handler and controllable around other dogs.
Greyhound Speciality
Congratulations on your very special adoption! Greyhounds are very intelligent, loyal and friendly dogs who thrive on love, attention and human companionship. Especially for Pets recognizes this and that is why we have designed this class to address the specific needs of retired greyhounds. The main goal of our class is to develop a strong bond of trust between pet and owner using positive reinforcement. Our training philosophy is praise, focus and fun! This class will focus on basic obedience as well as some common issues of adopted greyhounds. Some of these issues include becoming a pack leader to your dog, socialization including other dog breeds, separation anxiety, sensitivity and how to develop confidence, and navigating the new environment, including stairs. Please, no dogs first class due to discussion length.
Introduction to Agility
Get a taste of this fun activity that develops your dog's athleticism and confidence. This two-week introductory class will get you and your dog started in this fun sport that builds trust and bonding.
Introduction to Agility for Children & Dogs
Looking for something fun for your children and your dog? This agility class was designed especially for kids, ages eight and older, and their dogs! The class includes instruction and guidance encouraging participants to work cooperatively over low jumps, agility obstacles and in response to basic commands. We will use only positive, motivational training methods. The goal of the class is to encourage the handlers and dogs to interact in a fun activity and enjoy the bond that develops when working together. No previous obedience training is necessary. Dogs must be friendly with children and other dogs.
Introduction to Competitive Obedience
Lisa Rockland, a nationally ranked competitive trainer, will introduce students to the sport of competition obedience. Lisa's unique training program for competitive obedience will emphasize attention, which builds cooperation of your dog. Cooperation and attention are the cornerstones to success and high scores in the competition ring. Teamwork, footwork, fronts, and finishes will be covered. You'll learn games and motivational techniques using positive reinforcement. Stand for examination, sit-stay, and down-stay will be included. Need work on some or all of these? Join Lisa for this fun, exciting, and informative one hour workshop.
Introduction to Dog Training for Children
This introductory class is specifically designed for your child, age ten to 16 and their older puppy, age five to 12 months. Children will be taught the basic theories of dog training at an age appropriate level. If time permits, participants will teach their dogs tricks and the basics of agility training. Introduction to Dog Training for Kids is designed to help kids become more confident with their dog in order to build a trusting bond. All dogs must be child and dog friendly.
Introduction to K9 Nose Work
Are you looking for a new fun activity with your canine companion? K9 Nose Work is fast becoming the hottest, fun sport in the world of canine competition. This sport teaches you how to access your dog's natural desire to hunt through positive reinforcement. In addition to nurturing a bond with your dog, K9 Nose Work classes build confidence even in the most timid dog. This is also a venue where high energy dogs learn to focus on both dog and handler. Participants with all types of dogs are enjoying the benefits of a positive working relationship that naturally develops when you are hunting together as a team! Dogs must be at least six months, walk on a leash and come when called.While this is a sport that reactive dogs can participate and do well, this workshop is not meant to address serious aggression or behavior issues. To learn more, click here.
Designed for the household with more than one dog, this class addresses the pack-order dynamics among canines and humans in your home. There are many benefits to having multiple dogs, including companionship and an exercise and play partner. However, there can potentially be complications and situations that develop and create a stressful home environment. We will work on establishing the primary relationship of human to dog and not dog to dog. Both dogs will learn to look to their handler for leadership, despite their interest in each other. Theory regarding pack behavior will be combined with hands-on-training exercises to help improve handling skills and increased responsiveness. Our Multi-Dog class is designed to address the relationship among all members of the family and is not a traditional obedience class (although basic commands will be used). The handler should have general control over both dogs and a working knowledge and familiarity to the basic commands of sit, down, and leash control. This class will be limited to six participants with two dogs each.
Newly Adopted Dog
Dogs who have been through the stresses associated with abandonment, neglect, multiple homes, lost or stray, and then finally brought into a shelter or rescue, have a very specific set of needs. This unique training opportunity is designed specifically to address their adjustment and transition, as well as the establishment of a positive relationship for these newly adopted dogs and their families. In contrast to traditional obedience classes, this program will focus on behavior adjustments, establishing clear communication and leadership, and creating a solid foundation for future learning. Our goal will be for families to have a clear understanding of their new dog's mental and emotional state during this transition period; from the first homecoming through the honeymoon period, and to also recognize the common pitfalls and mistakes new adopters often encounter. Classes will include in-depth discussion and problem solving, as well as hands-on training. This class is for dogs six months and older who have been adopted within three months. This class is offered in cooperation with our shelter partners.
Novice I
Thinking about taking it to the next level? We offer courses in Novice, Open and Utility that will help prepare you for this exciting facet of dog training. In addition to improving attention, we will add jumps, hand signals, retrieving and footwork. Not only will you and your dog improve as a team, you will also become familiar with the rules and regulations for AKC competition that will prepare you for the obedience ring. Attention is at the core of every successful canine/human relationship. All of our competitive obedience classes include attention games which will teach and motivate your dog to pay attention to you under all sorts of distractions. With your dog's attention, you are the leader of a content and happy canine! Whether you are just beginning to compete or have been competing for years, this will start you on your way to a performance and scores that you will make you proud.
Open & Utility
This course is designed for people who would like to advance to higher obedience competition levels. Learn all tasks required during the Open and Utility exercises while seeing your team from a different perspective. You will learn how to work all obstacles in a fun learning environment with distractions. You also will learn to keep your dog's attention and commitment during the task on hand. In addition to improving attention, we will add jumps, hand signals, retrieving and footwork. Not only will you and your dog improve as a team, you will also become familiar with the rules and regulations for AKC competition that will prepare you for the obedience ring. Attention is at the core of every successful canine/human relationship. All of our competitive obedience classes include attention games which will teach and motivate your dog to pay attention to you under all sorts of distractions. With your dog's attention, you are the leader of a content and happy canine! Whether you are just beginning to compete or have been competing for years, this will start you on your way to a performance and scores that you will make you proud.
Do you want your dog to become more reliable, responsive, connected and attentive towards you? Do you want to add a new kind of fun to your training routine? Rally might be your next great adventure with your dog! Rally is a newer dog sport, developed by the American Kennel Club, that promotes a fun, motivating relationship between dog and handler. It combines the excitement of Agility with traditional obedience exercises such as sit, down, heel and come. The dog and handler proceed through a course of designated stations developed by the instructor. Each of these stations has a sign, providing instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed. The team of dog and handler move at a continuous and brisk, but normal pace with the dog under control at the handler's left side. The goal is to create teamwork between the dog and handler and to produce dogs that behave in the home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs.
Becoming a Pack Leader
This intensive program is designed to impact and change the relationship you have with your dog. Through better understanding and clarity in your communication, you and your dog will have the opportunity to create a clearly defined relationship within your "pack." In order to achieve this, in most cases, the family dynamics and daily interactions between the family and the dog will require some changes. This course is highly interactive and we ask that you come prepared to honestly evaluate your behavior and handling, give and receive feedback, and be open-minded and willing to make changes and adjustments in your behavior which will ultimately lead to behavior changes in your dog. This course is limited to five dogs and their adult family members. In addition to our practice and discussion during class time, you will have additional coursework and goals to achieve during the week; email support will be available.
Canine Re-Socialization Problem Solver
This workshop will help re-socialize and integrate dogs with aggression, reactivity, fear and other issues that prevent them from enjoying the company of other canines. Instructor Lisa Rockland will assess your dog's body language in relationship to other dogs and then teach you how to carefully integrate your dog into a social environment. Dogs will learn how to appropriately approach, greet and interact with each other and you will learn how to read canine body language and understand the warning signs of a potentially nervous, worried or aggressive dog. This will help foster a positive socialization experience all around.
Good Manners
Does your dog need a boost in communication skills for a specific problem or two? This workshop will help you solve some basic behavioral issues such as jumping up, pulling on leash and greeting people poorly. The most common questions in the group will be addressed. This is a one-hour workshop and will not address aggression.
Greeting Manners
Does your friendly dog greet people with too much excitement? Does he jump up instead of politely sit when someone approaches him or comes into your home? This workshop will help you solve this common problem by teaching you to encourage your dog to remain seated and calm when he is approached for a greeting.
Loose Leash Walking
Do you walk your dog or does your dog walk you? Does your dog lunge and pull toward every interesting dog, person, cat, and bush? This common and annoying problem takes its toll on you, your dog and your relationship. This workshop will include hands-on work with your dog. You will be shown a variety of techniques to teach your dog to respect the length of his leash and walk politely.
Obedience Refresher
Do you and your dog need a little boost in your communication skills, a reminder of how to work cooperatively or simply an excuse to have an hour out together? This four-week session will have you working and playing with your dog while communicating clearly and positively. We will run a refresher of all the basic obedience commands and increase the effectiveness of your handling skills. We will also engage in hands-on problem solving of basic behavior issues and work on interactive and appropriate social behaviors.
Problem Solver
Do you and your dog need a boost in communication skills around a specific problem or two? This workshop will help you solve some basic behavioral issues such as jumping up, pulling on leash and greeting people poorly. During each session we will address the most common questions in the group. One handler per dog, please.
Refocusing Your Aggressive, Reactive or Fear-Aggressive Dog
This workshop will teach you the principles of redirecting your dog's negative reaction to people or other dogs. Specifically designed for the aggressive, reactive or fear-aggressive dog, it will teach you the principles for dealing with your dog's unwanted behavior. You will attain the tools and confidence you need to control your dog in a variety of social situations. With over 30 years of dog training experience, instructor Lisa Rockland will show you how to get your dog under control. Lisa will teach you how to earn your dog's attention. He will learn to look to you for leadership and direction, which will help him to be comfortable in any situation you expose him to. You will also learn to read canine body language and the warning signs that will help you step in before your dog reaches an aggressive state of mind. This workshop will start you on your way to a completely new way of addressing and reacting to your dog's aggression. It will prime you both as a team, by supplying you with the tools you need to enter more social situations. At the end of this workshop you should be ready to enroll in one of our seven-week Beginner or Intermediate classes where you will be able to practice and reinforce what you both have learned, while being carefully monitored by one of our Especially for Pets' Dog Training Academy instructors.
Reliable Recall / Coming When Called
This class focuses on teaching your dog to come to you, no matter the distraction. Designed for dogs six months and over, this workshop will teach you how to build your dog's DESIRE to come. We will focus on building positive associations towards this sometimes difficult command. As skills are built, distractions will be added and intensified. You will have weekly "homework" that includes practicing skills outdoors. Your dog will even learn how to come from play with other dogs!
Winter Games
Winter weather can be tough on all of us, canines included! On days when you are stuck inside, Fido may have an excess of energy that he needs to burn. Join us for this workshop and learn how you can keep your dog busy while promoting bonding. We will also add some "practical" exercises like walking on a loose leash. Games include Get it and Come, Hide and Seek, Tunnel, Sit, Down Stay, Spin, Twist, Under and Over, Walk in Figure 8, and Walk on Loose Leash. These games will be fun for both you and your dog, but more importantly, the class will keep your dog occupied mentally and physically.
CGC/Therapy Dogs
CGC (Canine Good Citizen) /Therapy Dog Information Seminar
Have you ever wondered if your dog would make a good Therapy Dog? Do you want to find out more about the process, preparatory training, necessary skills and cerification? Bring your dog for an initial consultation and find out what you need to know about the preparation and certification process.
CGC (Canine Good Citizen) / Therapy Dog Pre-Evaluation
Are you and your dog preparing for a Therapy Dog evaluation? Do you need to brush up before the big day? If so, then this workshop is for you! It is designed for teams who are just a few steps away from evaluation and could benefit from some practice runs and fine tuning.
CGC (Canine Good Citizen) /Therapy Dog Preparatory Class
This class concentrates on the ten exercises your dog must perform to earn the CGC certification, sanctioned by the American Kennel Club (AKC). The test requires your dog to demonstrate basic obedience commands, control in every day situations and appropriate social skills while in public. We will also address the additional exercises needed to pass therapy dog evaluations, which provides certification for Therapy Dog visits. Class offerings include one-hour workshops or multi-week classes.
CGC (Canine Good Citizen) /Therapy Dog Pre-Test Run Through
Are you preparing your dog for Therapy Dog or CGC testing? Join this one-hour workshop that will take you through all ten exercises your dog must perform to earn the CGC certification, sanctioned by the AKC. The test requires your dog to demonstrate basic obedience commands, control in every day situations and appropriate social skills while in public. We will also address the additional exercises needed to pass the therapy dog evaluation, which provides certification for Therapy Dog visits.
Real World Manners / CGC Advanced
Are you ready to take your dog's skills out of the training room and into the real world? Apply your dog's basic good manners to everyday public encounters. This class will teach you how to have control and connect with your dog, no matter who or what comes his way. He will learn to meet (or ignore) new people and other dogs, walk politely past enticing toys and treats, and wait calmly while you engage in conversation. Participants will work their dogs outside, in our retail store, and in other public areas. This class will also address the skills necessary to pass the third and most advanced level of the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program called AKC Community Canine, where dogs earn the CGCA (Advanced CGC) title. The goal of AKC Community Canine is to test the dog's skills in a natural setting, rather than in a dog training facility. These skills exemplify a dog who is a well behaved and a welcome member of the dog loving community.
Please note that classes and workshops are continuously being added to our schedule. Please call to inquire about upcoming classes that may not yet be listed on the schedule and to be put on a wait list.
Prerequisites serve as a guide for proper placement; for more details, please speak to an Especially for Pets' sales associate or trainer. For more information on prerequisites, see Placement Chart.


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Over the past two weeks, the U.S. EPA has proposed two important and much-anticipated rules affecting the electric generation industry — the Air Toxics Rule under the Clean Air Act and the regulation of cooling water systems under Section 316(b)
CHICAGO (March 29, 2011) – Over the past two weeks, the U.S. EPA has proposed two important and much-anticipated rules affecting the electric generation industry — the Air Toxics Rule under the Clean Air Act and the regulation of cooling water systems under Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act. The Air Toxics Rule provides substantial flexibility to install controls over four years and sets standards that can be met by the minority of coal plants that have failed to install pollution controls.
Since the Section 316(b) proposal was just issued, we are still examining the rule. Based upon our initial review, Exelon is encouraged that the rule does not mandate cooling towers as a "one-size-fits-all" technology and allows the consideration of site-specific factors, as well as costs and benefits for some of the rule's requirements. Although some aspects of the rule will require additional analyses, and most likely comment during the public comment period, we commend the EPA for engaging in a collaborative and transparent process as it developed this proposal. We look forward to an ongoing constructive dialogue toward achieving a final rule that meets the requirements of the Clean Water Act in the most cost-effective way.
"Based on our detailed review of the Air Toxics Rule and our preliminary analysis of the Section 316(b) rule, rumors of a 'train wreck' caused by new EPA regulations are simply false," said Joseph Dominguez, senior vice president of federal regulatory affairs, public policy and communications for Exelon. "That is not to say that there is not room for additional dialogue, but these discussions need to be guided by sound science, not rhetoric. While each utility may have a different regulatory focus, we all generally agree that regulatory certainty is critical to how we plan for the future. EPA has done a good job listening to the industry and moving the ball forward."
Exelon Corporation is one of the nation's largest electric utilities with more than $18 billion in annual revenues. The company has one of the industry's largest portfolios of electricity generation capacity, with a nationwide reach and strong positions in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Exelon distributes electricity to approximately 5.4 million customers in northern Illinois and southeastern Pennsylvania and natural gas to approximately 490,000 customers in the Philadelphia area. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and trades on the NYSE under the ticker EXC.

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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- With the threat increasing from North Korea, Western New York families with loved ones living in East Asia are paying extra close attention to the rogue nation.
Lyndsay Gallivan is a Lancaster High School and UB graduate now teaching in Seoul, South Korea. She said her family and friends back here in Western New York are more worried than she is.
"I tell them to relax and that if I find out I should be scared, I have options to leave," Lyndsay said. "The place that I work for will support that if I want to go if it gets dangerous and help me leave if I need to."
Lyndsay said she and other U.S. citizens get updates from the American Embassy in Seoul, which will help them leave the area if the need arises.
For now, she said life is going on as normal.
It's a similar story in the U.S. territory of Guam, according to Town of Holland native Rachel Fuller. She moved to the island with her husband, who is stationed at a Navy base.
Rachel said American servicemen and women are paying the most attention to the crisis with North Korea, not so much due to the direct threat, but more because of the U.S. military involvement that could result from any North Korean attack.


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angry tapir writes: "Japan's Sharp, a major supplier of LCD displays to Apple and other manufacturers, has warned that it may not survive if it can't turn around its business. The Osaka-based manufacture said there is "material doubt" about its ability to continue operating in its earnings report filed. Sharp added, however, that it still believes it can cut costs and secure enough credit to survive. Its IGZO technology for mobile displays is likely to be a key element of its business strategy."
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Tuesday, October 09, 2012
By Christian Pelusi
The USO Liberty Bells were born in the World War II era of the Andrews Sisters and their "The Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" but today, as the USO continues to morph with the changing needs of troops and military families, so too have the USO Liberty Bells. The show troupe still performs songs like "Jump, Jive and Wail" but also incorporates hits from every decade, all the way up to today's Grammy-winning hits.
"The concept that we come to know as 'the Bells' has evolved pretty dramatically over the last couple of years," said Rachel Murray, Director of Entertainment for USO of Metropolitan New York. "We do veterans' shows where we still see World War II vets and a lot of shows where guys want to see disco and Motown and we're doing Adele now and an Adele medley so we're really trying to branch out and hit everybody."
The troupe has not only expanded its song options but also the size of its cast. In the past three years, the USO Liberty Bells have grown from three women to 21 performers to accommodate the approximately 200-event schedule that the group now maintains. The schedule encompasses military shows, corporate events and high-profile media appearances. The 21-member troupe now also includes men to cater to the influx of women in the military, as well.
"As we would go out and perform on ships and different events, the gals would be like 'What about us?' so we took that into consideration and made a strong effort to bring a lot of talented fellas into the fold."
USO Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff John Pray was one of the driving forces behind the expanded role for the USO Liberty Bells.
"The key was to update the show so it would be seen as more entertaining to our younger troops and families," Pray said. "Bottom line: The Liberty Bells are a versatile group of incredibly talented performers who are terrific ambassadors of the USO and who are able to say 'thank you' through their performances and their personal interaction during meet and greets on behalf of the American public ... the impact is smiling faces and lifted spirits."
Being in the backyard of Broadway has given USO of Metropolitan New York access to some of the world's most talented performing artists. Men and women with shows like "Les Miserables," "Hairspray," "The Sound of Music" and "Spiderman: Turn off the Dark" on their resumes are now touring with the troupe.
"The days of just standing behind a microphone are way over," said Ray Kennedy, Vice President, Programs and Services for USO of Metropolitan New York, mentioning how the choreographies, harmonies and solos are all areas in which prospective members are judged. Setting a higher bar has also translated into greater competition for those 21 spots and a higher quality performance.
Being a tremendous singer and dancer is just half of the job description. The Bells are also representatives of the USO and need to have the ability to be effective advocates for the organization in many different settings.
"We really look at them as the most significant USO ambassadors that we have out there day-to-day," Murray said. "So they have to be able to do everything from play games with the children of a deployed service member and then be able to speak on national television on New Year's Rockin' Eve."
Said Bells performer Larissa Klinger, whose father served in the Army: "Being part of this group is meaningful in so many ways. As a professional performer living in New York City, it is easy to get caught up with furthering your own career and solely being around people in the industry. Being a member of the USO Liberty Bells allows me to do what I love most (perform), but use it as a way to give back!
"It pulls me outside of the world of climbing the ladder of success to a world where I can stop to focus on how truly grateful I am to all the many men and women who serve our country so that I have the freedom to live in New York and pursue my dreams."
For Bells performer Melissa Johnson, the importance of the USO and the troupe came into focus early in her career during a small spaghetti dinner event and a chat with veterans at a POW/MIA table.
"It changed my life. The way they explained the meaning of everything. I was in tears. It was at that moment that I realized what the USO really does. And that is to bring a kind word or smile to a family member that is waiting on their loved one. Or already lost a loved one. To let them know there are other people in this world that care about them and their loved one and the sacrifice they all make."
The combination of ability and professionalism yields the kind of memorable moments that help accomplish the USO's mission of lifting the spirits of troops and their families. Murray recalled one that still stirs her emotions.
"I was on the USS Wasp last year [during New York's Fleet Week] and there was just a sea of sea service members. We had done a two-act concert [on the ship] with every kind of songs, Lady Gaga, country songs and everybody was having a wonderful time and the very last thing we did – I get chills telling this story every time – was 'Proud to Be an American' and the girls were all standing up there in those beautiful costumes and you're looking out at a sea of service members. You see these guys that were getting ready to leave there to go to the Middle East, to go to Afghanistan and to go to war and you see them all holding each other and hugging each other and singing the words and looking up at them. You're part of that bonding experience that they have. So when you see that shear effect, the joy that they're bringing to them, we really are lifting their spirits and it's such a wonderful, wonderful thing to be able to do and be a part of."
"And then, when you see them come out and stand for hours taking every last picture and saying hello to every last person who stood in line to see them, it's a very special thing."
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Photo caption: USO Liberty Bells performers entertain at a recent event in Irving, Texas. (Credit: John Pray / USO)
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ADAMS Time is a generous commodity at the Buchanan residence on Doxtater Street.
A visitor tells Archie E. and Barbara E. Buchanan that he hopes not to take up too much of their time.
You aint gotta worry about us, Mr. Buchanan said. Weve got all the time in the world.
Earlier this month, one of the couples daughters mailed a wedding anniversary notice or announcement to the Watertown Daily Times that raised eyebrows. The paper hasnt published a 75th wedding anniversary notice in at least 25 years. The Times has no record of the Buchanans celebrating another milestone anniversary.
The daughter who mailed in the notice, Sue A. Rudes, who lives next door to her parents, said they have always viewed their anniversaries as just another day.
One bitterly cold morning last week, Mr. Buchanan, 95, was out sweeping a light covering of snow off the ramp to his home when he greeted his guest. He is spry and fit with a sharp mind, able to tell you the day he was hired by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. and the day he retired from his second job years after his NiMo retirement. Hell warn you to watch your head on the awning over the ramp as you enter his home.
There, his wife, Barbara E. Buchanan, 92, noted that she is slowed by two broken, and slowly healing, hips. But she is also sharp.
Yet one memory of their relationship is too timeworn to focus in on. The couple was asked how they met.
We dont remember, Mr. Buchanan said, pausing for a few seconds. No, I dont remember.
It was a long time ago, Mrs. Buchanan said.
The only thing I remember is that her grandfather lived down below where we lived, Mr. Buchanan said. And whether I met her there, I dont know.
What they do know are some specific ingredients of their marriage that made it last.
We both liked to travel. I think that made a lot of difference, Mr. Buchanan said.
We had seven kids, Mrs. Buchanan said. We didnt have much choice, I guess.
After their children left the house, their travels took them all over the U.S. and Canada.
We just drove the car, Mr. Buchanan said. It was easy to travel back then. Now you cant travel like that. Its not safe. Back then, we could park anywhere and sleep in the car or get a motel.
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Mr. Buchanan, son of the late Myron and Bertha Buchanan, and Barbara Elizabeth Klock, daughter of the late Percy and Alice Klock, were married on Jan. 14, 1938, in Three Mile Bay at the home of minister Howard Warner, a friend of Mr. Buchanan, who officiated. Years later, they would reaffirm their vows at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Watertown.
They didnt take a honeymoon.
We didnt have any money, Mr. Buchanan said, noting they were wed during the Great Depression. It was tough then.
They dated for about a year before they got married.
Both of them grew up on farms.
Mr. Buchanan grew up in Three Mile Bay. He attended school until the sixth grade at a little school on the road that goes to Point Peninsula. Then he went to Three Mile Bay Union School.
I had no way to get down there in the wintertime, so I got out of school at the eighth grade, he said.
He was hired by a farmer on the road to Point Peninsula.
In 1936, Niagara Mohawk came down through there and hired a bunch of people to build a line to Point Peninsula, Mr. Buchanan said. I got on with them on Nov. 8, 1936.
His job was to dig holes for utility poles. No auger was used and the 6-foot-deep holes were dug year-round, even in winter.
It was a good job, Mr. Buchanan said. Hard work, but a good job.
After Mrs. Buchanans father was laid off at a mill in Brownville when she was about 6 years old, her family moved to Cape Vincent, where her father bought a dairy farm. She helped with chores.
Mrs. Buchanan attended a country school in Cape Vincent and graduated from Cape Vincent High School in 1936 where she was class valedictorian. After her marriage, she became a housewife and a stay-at-home mother to their three daughters and four sons.
After Mr. Buchanan was hired by NiMo, the couple moved to the Dry Hill Road in Watertown, where they lived for decades. Mr. Buchanan retired from NiMo, where he was had been a lineman, foreman and a supervisor, on Jan. 1, 1977.
The couple then moved to Florida.
We stayed there one year, decided we didnt like it, and came back to Watertown, Mr. Buchanan said.
They then moved to Park Street in Adams, where they lived until about 30 years ago when they moved to Doxtater Street to be near daughter Sue A. Rudes and her husband, Kenneth.
Mr. Buchanan then found an opportunity at Dobbins Auto Parts in Adams as a driver/errand runner.
He retired from Dobbins on Nov. 8, 2002, when he turned 85, after 20 years on the job.
I started to lose my balance, so I wanted to quit, Mr. Buchanan said. I also got blurred vision. I cant see good.
The couple celebrated the day of their 75th wedding anniversary quietly at home with cake and ice cream.
Each was asked what makes their spouse a good life partner.
She likes doing the things I like to do, Mr. Buchanan said. Traveling was great. I was a traveler. I could always go.
Hes always helping me, Mrs. Buchanan said. He always did and still is.
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Agri-Mark, the dairy cooperative that owns Cabot and McCadam cheese, has doubled in a year the number of Amish farms it represents.
Last year, the cooperative had roughly 60 Amish farmers who sent their product to community milk houses that contain bulk tanks. The cost of electricity, which is in Agri-Marks name, is deducted from their milk checks.
North country Amish members now number roughly 125, Agri-Mark spokesman Douglas J. DiMento said.
The total number of Amish members is 142, including some in Maine who moved from the north country, he said.
Were building more milk rooms, Mr. DiMento said. Its putting cash in their pockets.
North country Amish farmers started to join Agri-Mark in 2009 after the Heritage Cheese Plant in Heuvelton closed. At the time, Heritage was the only facility that accepted Amish milk.
The community milk rooms have worked well because they are located near clusters of Amish, which allows milk from several farms to be cooled to less than 40 degrees within two hours so it can be shipped.
Agri-Mark represents about 650 farms in New York. Its membership also has increased in St. Lawrence County, where it has more than 230 farmers. Last year, it represented about 200 farmers in St. Lawrence County. Agri-Marks membership in Jefferson County remained about the same at a little more than 50.
The cooperative announced a profit for 2012 after taxes of $10.2 million, the sixth year in a row of earning more than $10 million for its 1,250 Northeast member farmers.
The profit was smaller than last year, when the cooperative made $15 million for 2011 its second best operating results but that was partly because Agri-Marks board decided to pay out more cash for premiums so that farmers could see more money on a monthly basis, Mr. DiMento said.
The profit allocation to farmers was 35 cents per hundredweight, which is roughly 3 cents per gallon for all of the milk each farm marketed through the cooperative in 2012. The allocation represented earnings of about $7,500 for the average member.
Members receive part of their profit share in cash and part in equity. Checks for the cash portion were mailed in early March.
The profits were in addition to $21 million in payments in monthly milk checks for high quality and other premiums, as well as $6.3 million in hauling subsidies.
The combined total of benefits was $37.5 million.
It was still a good year given the tough economic conditions we faced, Mr. DiMento said.
Fluid milk prices averaged $18.63 per hundredweight in 2012. Farmers who ship milk for cheese production typically receive about one dollar less per hundredweight.
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CANTON A town of Canton resident faces charges following a domestic incident Sunday morning, St. Lawrence County sheriffs deputies said.
Eric J. White, 37, of 11 Jameson Road, Lot 7, damaged a womans property and then shoved her to the ground during a dispute, deputies said. Her name and age were not released.
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I ask the council what is the difference between 20 flavors of beer on tap in McMinnville, inside the 1000' zone of schools, verses 20 strains of cannabis outside the thousand foot zone. Both can be had by minors. How many alcohol related MIPs did the McMinnville Police Department hand out last year? Why can the sale of something that can be consumed onsite then taken off site in a "growler" be permitted inside city limits and something that can not be consumed on site not be? Dispensary law says that no cannabis is to be consumed on site by patients. No chance for DUI. On the other hand, there are beer and wine tasting businesses all over the city and will leave a person over the legal limit after a glass or two. Both beer and wine can be addictive, abused and had by minors. Also, the liquor store is within 1000' feet of the high school, and, in fact, high school students mill about in front of it on their lunch hours eating the pizza they got next door. Likewise, these same high school students walk right next to the tobacco house on their way to Dairy Queen on their lunch hours. Where's the "protect our children" battle cry over that? Where are the meetings to ban the liquor store and tobacco house? Where's the push to ban wine tasting right on 3rd Street where students of all ages hang out? Anyone else see the hypocrisy here?Don't get me wrong, I have a growler bottle. I love the flavors of different beers. Just don't really see much difference.This is one place I feel where discrimination rears it's ugly head.There are just over 1000 registered medical marijuana patients in Yamhill county, no number on how may are SUCCESSFULLY produce cannabis for themselves, But if I had to guess, I would say 75%. Even if it's 50%, that leaves 500 patients in need. If Newberg allows, That number around the McMinnville area drops even more. It's really not that big of a population.
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Do you remember what you were doing in 1973? Some of you may not have been born. Others were in school or starting professional careers. For two runners in Madison, Wisconsin, 1973 marked the start of their new business. Movin' Shoes, Madison's first running store, was born 40 years ago this summer. Through six different locations, Movin' Shoes has played an integral role in Madison's running community.
Roger Eischens and Herb Kimpel, the store's founders, were two guys who just loved to run. More than being simply a mode of exercise, running for Eischens and Kimpel was fast becoming a lifestyle. This was a time when running was first becoming popular nationwide. Spurred on by Frank Shorter's 1972 Olympic Marathon win and the publication of Nike founder Bill Bowerman's book Jogging, the so called first running boom was just taking flight. Some of Eischens' colleagues at the University of Wisconsin-Madison were conducting research on the effects of running and depression as well as running's long-term effects on human physiology.
In the early '70s, running shoes were hard to come by. Nike had not yet been born. Onitsuka Tiger (today's Asics) running shoes did exist but were nearly impossible to find in the Midwest. Enter Eischens and Kimpel. Wanting running shoes for themselves as well as their friends, these two started a small business in a basement on State Street under the Wisconsin Student Association Store.
The initial inventory of Movin' Shoes was four pairs of shoes hanging on a peg board. Eischens and Kimpel staffed the "store" from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you needed something and no one was there, a home phone number was posted.
The first running shoes sold were Tiger Nylon and Leather Cortez. These were soon followed by Blue Ribbon Sports' (Nike) Nylon and Leather Cortez. The cost of those first running shoes? About $15.
While perhaps not following the best business model, Eischens and Kimpel certainly timed their venture well. Madison was becoming, and still is, a running hotbed. It did not take long for Movin' Shoes to outgrow their basement peg board. The hours did not change much, but a move to a different, larger (and yes, another basement) location was necessitated by a growing selection of shoes and a few other running necessities, like shorts, socks and T-shirts.
By 1977, Kimpel had grown tired of Madison's winters. He sold his interest to current owner Karl Harter and left for Colorado. Kimpel partnered with Carl Brandt and founded Movin' Shoes San Diego, although there was no formal business relationship. The three Movin' Shoes San Diego stores were recently purchased by Olympians Meb Keflezgi and Bob Kennedy.
Harter and Eishchens continued to gradually grow their business in Madison. They hired their first employee, Jody Alexander, and once again moved to bigger digs. Finally they got out of a basement and actually had a storefront.
Harter brought a new energy to Movin' Shoes. Originally from New Jersey, Harter was not only a runner but an author, a weightlifter and soon an excellent golfer.
Eischens' interest in the human body lead him to Iyangar Yoga as well as golf. Eischens frequently traveled to India to study and on occasion was accompanied by Harter. Throughout all this, Movin' Shoes continued to serve the runners of Madison and the surrounding area.
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As more people joined Madison's running community, the desire for organized events grew. Movin' Shoes was once again on the forefront. The Vilas Running Club was established by a few of Harter's and Eischens' friends as a way of introducing running to children. Soon, supported by the store, the Vilas Running Club became the first group to organize races in the Madison area.
While it may be hard to fathom, in the mid to late '70s there were very few races in the area. The Vilas Running Club had a group of race directors who took on one race per month from February to November. The original races, ranging from 5K to 20 miles (and including some odd distances like 15K and 12 miles), were soon joined by a June marathon, an October marathon and a November 50K. Movin' Shoes provided equipment, support and manpower to help run these first Madison area races. The store was becoming a sort of clearinghouse for running information in the Madison area.
As the years passed, the number of runners continued to grow (as did running shoe companies). Movin' Shoes changed locations several times as the need for space to display new products (and to have a ceiling that didn't leak) became pressing concerns.
Throughout this growth, the store always kept runners in mind. New employees were hired and trained. Not every employee was an elite runner. However, several employees were trained exercise scientists with a sharp eye for running biomechanics. This not only helped Movin' Shoes aid customers with proper shoe selection, but also helped the store maintain a selection of running shoes that were geared first toward runners and not towards advertising hype.
By 1990, Harter had become the sole owner of Movin' Shoes. While the store had changed locations a number of times, it remainede in the same South Park Street neighborhood since moving out of that first basement on the UW campus. South Park Street was not a destination shopping area for many people in Madison. While not far from the UW, many of the old storefronts had closed. Harter had opportunities to move to what some felt might be more desirable locations. Yet Karl was committed to keeping Movin' Shoes a viable business in tat neighborhood.
Currently South Park Street is undergoing something of a revival. There are new restaurants and new housing opening regularly. Harter designed and built a new storefront in a building that had stood vacant for years. Using a lot of recycled materials, the current location is an ideal launching spot for runners young and old.
Elite runners on staff
Harter estimates as many as 200 people have been emplyed by Movoin' Shoes over the year. Among those employees have been college students, professionals and retirees. Some of Madison's best known runners have worked at Movin' Shoes. I always got a kick out of seeing a high school runner's eyes light up when he or she realized that the person helping them select their track or cross country shoes was none other than Olympian Matt Tegencamp, or Canadian Olympian Simon Bairu or U.S. national record holder Chris Solinsky. Indeed, some of the top male and female runners in the U.S. have worked at the store.
Harter has hired these folks to show customers that even the best of the best are regular down-to-earth people. They may be faster, but at the end of the day they are not all that different from the rest of us. The age of the current staff ranges from 23 to 65. There are elite runners, slow runners and some who are on the verge of becoming retired runners. What they have in common is a dedication to helping the area's runners, in a friendly low-pressure environment, get equipment that works.
The current location features a large mural with three runners each depicting a different era of Madison's running history. The mural also includes the addresses and dates for all six Movin' Shoes locations and each location is represented by a Bob Dylan song title. There are not too many of us who can remember each location or why each title is significant (maybe only two of us, actually). And another wall is covered with old photographs of national champs, Olympians and high school athletes from the area.
If you are in Madison, stop by and wish Karl Harter a happy 40th anniversary. If you were once in Madison and frequented any of the Movin' Shoes locales, drop him a note. Harter would love to hear from you. Not many small businesses can lay claim to a 40-year history. Movin' Shoes has succeeded because they've had the right people in the right place working to help the community get better. It's a cool place and a place that I love.
Good running to you!
Tom Kaufman
, a Madison running institution in his own right, believes he started working at Movin' Shoes in 1976. ("It was very part time, trading hours for merchandise.") His association with the store continues and includes coaching an adult training group for the past 30 years.
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A young woman named Aomame follows a taxi driver's enigmatic suggestion and begins to notice puzzling discrepancies in the world around her. She has entered, she realizes, a parallel existence, which she calls 1Q84 — "Q is for 'question mark.' A world that bears a question." Meanwhile, an aspiring writer named Tengo takes on a suspect ghostwriting project. He becomes so wrapped up with the work and its unusual author that, soon, his previously placid life begins to come unraveled.
As Aomame's and Tengo's narratives converge over the course of this single year, we learn of the profound and tangled connections that bind them ever closer: a beautiful, dyslexic teenage girl with a unique vision; a mysterious religious cult that instigated a shoot-out with the metropolitan police; a reclusive, wealthy dowager who runs a shelter for abused women; a hideously ugly private investigator; a mild-mannered yet ruthlessly efficient bodyguard; and a peculiarly insistent television-fee collector.
A love story, a mystery, a fantasy, a novel of self-discovery, a dystopia to rival George Orwell's — 1Q84 is Haruki Murakami's most ambitious undertaking yet: an instant best seller in his native Japan, and a tremendous feat of imagination from one of our most revered contemporary writers.
"The massive new novel from international sensation Murakami (What I Talk About When I Talk About Running) sold out in his native Japan, where it was released in three volumes, and is bound to provoke a similar reaction in America, where rabid fans are unlikely to be deterred by its near thousand-page bulk. Nor should they be; Murakami's trademark plainspoken oddness is on full display in this story of lapsed childhood friends Aomame and Tengo, now lonely adults in 1984 Tokyo, whose destinies may be curiously intertwined. Aomame is a beautiful assassin working exclusively for a wealthy dowager who targets abusive men. Meanwhile Tengo, an unpublished writer and mathematics instructor at a cram school, accepts an offer to write a novel called Air Chrysalis based on a competition entry written by an enigmatic 17-year-old named Fuka-Eri. Fuka-Eri proves to be dangerously connected to the infamous Sakigake cult, whose agents are engaged in a bloody game of cat-and-mouse with Aomame. Even stranger is that two moons have appeared over Tokyo, the dawning of a parallel time line known as 1Q84 controlled by the all-powerful Little People. The condensing of three volumes into a single tome makes for some careless repetition, and casual readers may feel that what actually occurs doesn't warrant such length. But Murakami's fans know that his focus has always been on the quiet strangeness of life, the hidden connections between perfect strangers, and the power of the non sequitur to reveal the associative strands that weave our modern world. 1Q84 goes further than any Murakami novel so far, and perhaps further than any novel before it, toward exposing the delicacy of the membranes that separate love from chance encounters, the kind from the wicked, and reality from what people living in the pent-up modern world dream about when they go to sleep under an alien moon." Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
"Murakami is like a magician who explains what he's doing as he performs the trick and still makes you believe he has supernatural powers....But while anyone can tell a story that resembles a dream, it's the rare artist, like this one, who can make us feel that we are dreaming it ourselves." The New York Times Book Review
"Once you start reading 1Q84, you won't want to do much else until you've finished it. Murakami possesses many gifts, but chief among them is an almost preternatural gift for suspenseful storytelling....Despite its great length, Murakami's novel is tightly plotted, without fat, and he knows how to make dialogue, even philosophical dialogue, exciting....There's no question about the sheer enjoyability of this gigantic novel, both as an eerie thriller and as a moving love story....I read the book in three days and have been thinking about it ever since." Michael Dirda, The Washington Post
"A book that...makes you marvel, reading it, at all the strange folds a single human brain can hold....A grand, third-person, all encompassing meganovel. It is a book full of anger and violence and disaster and weird sex and strange new realities, a book that seems to want to hold all of Japan inside of it....Murakami has established himself as the unofficial laureate of Japan — arguably its chief imaginative ambassador, in any medium, to the world: the primary source, for many millions of readers, of the texture and shape of his native country....I was surprised to discover, after so many surprising books, that he managed to surprise me again." New York Times Magazine
"Profound....A multilayered narrative of loyalty and loss....A fully articulated vision of a not-quite-nightmare world....A big sprawling novel [that] achieves what is perhaps the primary function of literature: to reimagine, to reframe, the world....At the center of [1Q84's] reality...is the question of love, of how we find it and how we hold it, and the small fragile connections that sustain us, even (or especially) despite the odds....This is a major development in Murakami's writing....A vision, and an act of the imagination." Los Angeles Times
"1Q84 is one of those books that disappear in your hands, pulling you into its mysteries with such speed and skill that you don't even notice as the hours tick by and the mountain of pages quietly shrinks....I finished 1Q84 one fall evening, and when I set it down, baffled and in awe, I couldn't help looking out the window to see if just the usual moon hung there or if a second orb had somehow joined it. It turned out that this magical novel did not actually alter reality. Even so, its enigmatic glow makes the world seem a little strange long after you turn the last page. Entertainment Weekly
"[A] masterwork...[Murakami has] crafted what may well become a classic literary rendering of pre-2011 Japan....Orwell wrote his masterpiece to reflect a future dystopia through a Cold War lens....Similarly, Murakami's 1Q84 captures attitudes and circumstances that characterize Japanese life before the March earthquake-tsunami-nuclear disaster. Reading 1Q84, once can't help but sense already how things have changed." Cleveland Plain Dealer
The long-awaited magnum opus from Haruki Murakami, in which this revered and best-selling author gives us his hypnotically addictive, mind-bending ode to George Orwell's 1984.
About the Author
Haruki Murakami was born in Kyoto in 1949 and now lives near Tokyo. His work has been translated into more than forty languages, and the most recent of his many international honors is the Jerusalem Prize, whose previous recipients include J. M. Coetzee, Milan Kundera, and V. S. Naipaul.
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A New York upbringing and West Coast lifestyle allows Leslie to tap into her enthusiasm for cashmere and creating casual, yet dramatic luxury knitwear. Not only does this couple create luscious cashmeres but accessories too. Having a background in manufacturing, Bruce is able to live up to Leslie's expectations, as she also creates the accessories. The couple says, "We believe we have and settle for nothing less than creating the most exciting and extensive collection of contemporary knitwear. In just three years we have created a company and brand that is an important part of today's contemporary mix."
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I'm not sure I understand this but ...
why don't you edit the file from shell ??
should be in the neighborhood of /etc/X11/XF86config
and then do a 'su root' and edit it manually.
I want to edit the XF86Config file in my Suse installation, but the file says not to edit it. There is a utility called Sax, but everytime I go into it, it kills my mouse.
Where/how can I edit this?
More info. Sax says it is for XF863 and I should use Sax2, so I do, it first asks me if I want 3D, I say yes, and then the screen goes black. When I reboot, I have no mouse or sound until I fix it.
I'm not sure I understand this but ...
why don't you edit the file from shell ??
should be in the neighborhood of /etc/X11/XF86config
and then do a 'su root' and edit it manually.
That is what I was going to do , but at the top of the file, it says not to!
Ignore it and edit it anyway. :P
It probably confuses whatever tool SUSE has for configuring X if you hand edit it.
Ok, that is what I figured. The Sax programs mess things up real bad. What I want to do is add this line to the file:
FontPath "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/mozilla-fonts"
This is supposed to help smooth out my fonts in Mozilla? They look great in Konqueror, but I use Mozilla. I got this advice from:
yep, just bung it in.
there should be some other fontpath lines near the top too
you will need to restart x for it to take effect
Where you add the fontpath lines is going to be dependent on whether or not you are using XFS.
If your XF86Config has for it current fontpath somethiing like...
FontPath "unix/:7100"
Then your fontpath will be set in /etc/X11/fs/config. Editing this file will require you do restart XFS.
It should be noted that apps using XFT no longer use XFS. The fontpath for XFT is /etc/fonts/fonts.conf
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Should the owner of the two dogs who attacked an elderly woman face felony charges?
Reporter: Tammy Vo
TUCSON (KGUN 9-TV) - In early March, Miriam Seymour, 89, went to check her mail. She came face-to-face with two neighborhood pit bulls that were chained together. They attacked. One month later, Seymour still cannot walk and has undergone several surgeries. She remains at a medical care facility going through two physical therapy sessions per day.
"She has some very graphic and horrid memories of it. There's a point in the attack when she blacked out because of the loss of blood" says her attorney, Ted Schmidt.
The owner of the two dogs, Marisabel Perales, has been cited by Animal Control for two misdemeanors: dog off leash and biting dog. Is it enough or just a slap on the wrist?
Fabian's Law was created by the Andrade couple in Glendale, after their poodle was killed by a roaming pit bull. The Andrades explained their frustration when the owners of the pit were slapped with a misdemeanor charge for the dog being off leash. Now the law says, in part, that if the dog's owner knows that the dog has a history of biting or could hurt someone without being provoked, they are guilty of a class 5 felony.
Did either of the dogs that attacked Seymour have a history? Yes, according to a mail carrier. Did their owner know about it? Yes, according to Animal Control records.
Rob Soler, spokesman for the postal service tells KGUN 9 that they take safety issues very seriously. About week before Seymour was attacked, Soler says that a mail carrier had an aggressive encounter with one of the dogs that attacked Seymour. The carrier identified the dog when he saw it on KGUN 9 after the attack.
"The pit bull came up, watched him for a while but when the carrier moved towards his vehicle the dog became aggressive. The carrier pulled out his pepper spray and the animal fled. Letter carriers are trained to identify aggressive behavior, so it was the typical behavior: ears down and showing their teeth. So, he knew the dog meant business" said Soler. The mail carrier's supervisor immediately called animal control to let them know. Records released by Animal Control show that they took a report and eventually contacted the dog's owner to give them a warning.
"What do you think in this case are reasonable charges?" asked Reporter Tammy Vo.
"Right now these are the only charges we can do" said Jeff Carver, Field Supervisor at Pima Animal Care Center. He added that the County Attorney's Office could pursue heftier charges.
So, KGUN 9 contacted them on Friday. A spokesperson told KGUN via email:
"I just spoke with the prosecutor, and was informed the case is still under investigation, so unfortunately we can't provide any additional information right now."
Could all of this justify a felony charge under Fabian's law?
"This is a case where the statute was violated and felony should be the penalty" said Schmidt. He says that Seymour wants prosecutors to pursue felony charges.
"She definitely wants the laws enforced and she wants action taken. God forbid it happen to somebody else... One would hope that the government would look at this and say, 'We have got to get the message across.' These folks (the dog's owner) didn't get it and a slap on the hand isn't going to be adequate" said Schmidt.
Perales, the dog's owner, is due in court in late April to face those misdemeanor charges. 9 On Your Side will stay on top of this story.
Meanwhile, Miriam Seymour was able to write a letter to those who have supported her saying:
"I genuinely appreciate this opportunity to tell everyone that I am recuperating. The medical care is superb. To all you who have called and sent cards and contributions and emails and prayers, my deepest appreciation. Your expressions of care and caring have helped enourmously".
"I would like to gather all of you into a great big hug but my arms aren't long enough. So instead, I send to each of you a hug from the heart".
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Acrylic Cutting Board - Doberman Design
Custom engraved acrylic cutting board with engraved Doberman design of your choice. Personalize your cutting board with engraved text. Great gift for weddings, bridal showers, engagements, house warming and more. Makes a great dog lover's home decor gift. Made in compliance with FDA standards. Non-porous and non-absorbent, will not dull knives. Dishwasher safe.
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Oh the restlessness of mid-summer! We know how it is: you're either pounding the too-hot pavement or locked away in a stuffy office, lustfully picturing a day out-of-doors! While we can't offer you a magic potion to quell your midsummer nightmaresÂ--unfortunatelyÂ--we can offer some sartorial magic that will help quell those frenzied feelings. The solution is simple and stylish: six inspiring ways to wear your summer best, as illustrated by these darling outfit submissions (keep them coming, please!). Whether it's boldly opting for a polka dot jumpsuit, feeding your gypset hunger with an airy summer skirt, or giving your look a wee bit o' zig and zag with a snazzy blazer, these chic snapshots will be sure to quiet any wardrobe woes.
Wood shoes and a print jumpsuit make a great pair.
The presence of wooden clogs on several spring runwaysÂ--most notably at ChanelÂ--has caused the fashion-forward set to embrace the sturdy-heeled look all season long. While most tastemakers pair these wooden shoes with a delicate dress or cuffed jeans, we were intrigued by the way Maria, 29, from Michigan wears the trend. We adore how she opted for a polka-dot print jumpsuit to go with her open-toe wooden platforms, achieving a sartorially fresh, seventies-inspired look. To recreate her outfit, we recommend pairing Topshop's Tribal Leopard Jumpsuit ($125) with Steve Madden's Averry Platforms ($110) or the Nataliaa Platforms ($110) for an on-trend duo.
A field jacket is the perfect transitional item.
The field jacket is not only a spring and summer necessity, it also serves as a key piece for transitioning between seasons, as Zina, 27, from Barcelona, so deftly demonstrates. The combination of an army green coat with a black mini-skirt, patterned tights, and menswear-inspired shoes adds up to one stylish ensemble that's perfect for cooler climes. To emulate Zina's look, start by reaching for some simple neutral pieces; Bebe's 2b Banded Stripe Skirt ($88) and Steve Madden's Trouser Oxfords ($70) are both perfectly priced options and super-cute to boot. Next, add some pattern to your palette by incorporating Urban Outfitters' Sheer Dot Full Foot Tights ($14) and for extra credit, a printed scarf like Harmony Lane's Safari Print Scarf ($35) or Tory Burch's Animal Scarf ($95) for a more vibrant burst of color. Last, but certainly not least, add an amazing outerwear optionÂ--we like Vince's Multi-Pocket Utility Jacket ($395)Â--to complete your Zina-worthy look.
Maxi skirts are a great warm-weather choice.
While an extended skirt length was certainly a top trend on the fall runways, we were thrilled when Melanie, 24, from Paris, showed us a warm-weather way to wear this silhouette. After all, the roomy style is ideal for a myriad of summer's top activities like road trips, outdoor music festivals, and festive picnics or barbecues! Additionally, we love how Melanie paired her airy brown maxi with a light-wash denim vest and some funky accessories to further personalize her ensemble. In order to get Melanie's go-anywhere summer look, we'd start with a neutral skirt like Acne's Pleated Maxi Skirt ($375)Â--a great investment as this style is still seriously relevant come fallÂ--or Mossimo's Convertible Maxi Skirt ($22) for a quicker fix. Next, pick up a pale denim vest like Diesel's Myrie Vest ($220) and throw on a statement necklace like Forever 21's Extravagant Cross Necklace ($8.80) and you'll be ready for whatever casual-cool events this season throws your way!
Woven sandals add intrigue to a floral frock.
When the thermometer rises, we find ourselves reaching for simple gypset touches to add charm to our warm-weather ensembles. Accordingly, we were thrilled to find Renee, 19, from Amsterdam, incorporating this very idea into her girly get-up, via her chic choice of footwear. While her outfit may seem straightforward, we appreciate the way her woven sandals lend a decidedly bohemian air to her floral dress. Imitate Renee's effortless approach by first opting for a similar frock; Reformed's Tea Length Dress ($78) or Lucca Couture's Open-Back Sundress ($78) are both darling possibilities. Then add either Frye's Jacey Huaraches ($138) in black or Forever 21's Georgina Huarache Sandals ($19) for that essential finishing touch!
Denim on denim is a fashion-forward combo.
While jeans are a staple in every woman's closet, Emma, 20, from New York City, shows us a fresh take on this essential with her double dose of denim. Perhaps inspired by Chloe's spring runway, Emma mixed a chambray shirt with a cuffed pair of denim cutoffs, resulting in an exceptionally fresh and fashion-forward look. To assemble an equally effortless, mid-hue blue ensemble, start with a classic button-down, like Madewell's Dustbowl Denim Shirt ($88) in Prairie Wash. Then just snatch up the perfect pair of summery shorts; we like J Brand's 1043 Cuffed Shorts ($158) in Neptune or Urban Renewal's Lace Destroyed Denim Shorts ($58), which mimic the vintage vibe of Emma's high-waisted pair.
All-black looks fresh with a striped blazer.
An all-black ensemble in a fashion-forward shape is always a key look for fashionable ladies, but we like how Lena, 21, from Norway, personalized her iteration of this outfit by adding an eye-catching striped blazer. Like the looks seen on Givenchy's spring runway, where designer Riccardo Tisci also paired black-and-white outerwear with a similarly tout-noir base, Lena's version upgrades her monochromatic base and makes it quite current, indeed. To replicate Lena's runway-inspired style we'd start with a great black pant that you'd wear over and over again, like Alexander Wang's High Waisted Pegged Tuxedo Pants ($425), Oak's Black Mottled Double Pleat Stonewashed Pants ($132), or The Row's Jamison Pants ($590). Pair one of these trousers with a fitted, basic tank like Juicy Couture's Burnout Racerback Tank ($48), then finish the look with Asos's Shark Shoulder Longline Blazer ($93) and you'll be on your way out the door in high style!Â--Liza Kaplan, additional reporting by Natalie Yost and Nicole Shoohed.
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Published: 04 August 2011
Business Lounge travellers at Belfast International Airport are now able to experience the distinctive flavours of Fivemiletown Creamery's award winning cheese from a decision to focus on local food.
The airport has linked up with Fivemiletown to offer around 30,000 passengers who use the lounge annually the opportunity to snack on speciality cheese products that have won a string of international awards for taste and quality.
Fivemiletown Creamery is supplying soft brie, blue and goats' cheese, including Ballybrie, Ballyblue and Cooneen, along with its Oakwood Smoked Cheddar for us in the airport's plush Business Lounge, which is also used by Business First passengers on the popular Continental service to New York's Newark Airport.
The creamery's latest contract was agreed by Owen Jones, Fivemiletown's Business Development Manager, and Brian Carlin, Director of Commercial Developemnt at Belfast International Airport.
Mr Jones said: "Winning the contract from such a prestigious customer as Belfast International Airport is a marvellous boost for the creamery and an important endorsement of the quality of our speciality cheese.
"Travellers will be able to experience cheese that's rated among the best in the UK and Ireland. As well as quality, they can count on the provenance of our cheese because it's sourced from high protein milk provided by our own farmers in the lush pastures of the Clogher Valley.
"The contract is also an immensely important boost for our strategic focus on expanding our foodservice business."
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