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America still has a long way to go before Martin Luther King Jr.s dream of peace and equality is achieved, his oldest son told a Watertown crowd Saturday night.
Martin Luther King III, appearing at Jefferson Community Colleges Evening of Music and Conversation before a capacity crowd in the Sturtz Theater, said a prevalence of violence and hate still holds the United States back.
Our country is not yet achieving its full potential, Mr. King said while speaking about his fathers legacy and how to overcome lifes obstacles. The dream was not fulfilled just because we elected an African-American president.
To break what he called a culture of violence, there must be forgiveness, Mr. King said. Horrible acts of violence such as the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting that took the lives of 20 children in Newtown, Conn., should be re-evaluated to find love for the shooter rather than fear and revenge.
I was 10 years old when my father was gunned down, he said. It would have been easy for me to adopt a mentality of hatred. You see, we have to learn to forgive. We have to learn to be more civil.
Mr. King said he believed there is no place for assault weapons, even joking their use in hunting is unfair to animals because they dont have a chance to survive. Such weapons kill people every day, one by one, not just in mass shootings, he said.
Nineteen hundred people have been killed since Newtown, and no one is doing anything about it, he said.
He insisted to erase poverty, racism and violence, as his father sought to do, the country must embrace its youngest citizens both at school and at home.
Some (parents), for many reasons, have abandoned their responsibility for rearing their child, he said.
Childrens exposure to violent cartoons, video games and movies help create what Mr. King called a dysfunctional functional society.
He said his family makes sure to always sit together at the dinner table when he is home, which is a value he feels many have forgotten.
There are some things we used to do that we need to re-engage and re-embrace, said Mr. King, former president and CEO of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Atlanta, whose career has involved speaking about the slain civil rights leaders legacy and developing programs for African-American youths to promote his fathers ideals.
Mr. Kings opening act, Black Violin, also had a message focused on the children in the audience. The classically trained hip-hop and jazz musicians cited their instruments as the reason they obtained full rides to college. However, musician Kev Marcus said that was not the shows focus.
The true point of the show is to get you to think outside the box, he said. Its never the most talented person who succeeds. Its always the one who works the hardest.
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When 15 year-old Carbon County native Bo Edwards started riding bulls five years ago he knew he had found his calling. From the beginning, Edwards has been fascinated with all facets of the life or death sport including its long and graphic history.
"When you talk to Bo, be prepared to talk for hours about nothing but bull riding, bulls and their history," explained Tonya Edwards, Bo's mother. "When you mention bull riding Bo always asks, when and where."
When Edwards first started riding bulls his father decided that he needed his own bulls to practice on and now he not only has the bulls to practice with but has worked hard and started his own Born to Buck Breeding Program. Edwards' newest addition was born only a few days ago, he is a little plummer bull calf named Waterboy.
According to his family if Edwards is not riding, because of injury or much needed rest, he is usually to be found behind the shoots helping his father flank bulls.
The Edwards family owns a stock contracting business, Classic Productions.
"If I had it my way I would do all the flanking and my dad could judge the event, I'm a much better flanker than he is anyway," laughs Edwards.
Edwards began riding at the age of four with mutton busting, but after quickly deciding he didn't care much for that Edwards tried bull riding within the National Little Britches Rodeo Association. He picked up the craft quickly and qualified each year to compete at the association's finals rodeo in Colorado Springs, Colo. Last year Edwards broke through the pack and became the Reserve World Champion Jr. Bull Rider.
As a freshman Edwards began high school rodeo and over the last couple of years has made an immediate impact for Carbon High. Bo placed sixth in the state tournament and competed at the Silver State Internationals in Fallon, Nev. and at the National High School Finals Rodeo in Springfield, Ill.
At the national competition both the Utah boys and girls team helped the beehive state team to become national champions in Bo's first year of competition.
Edwards still competes in the Little Britches circuit and is currently ranked #1 going into the finals as a senior rider. He won the high school reserve championship by taking first in the second go on a bull named Nubby.
"This PBR/PRCA bull was never ridden in any high school rodeo until Bo held on for a score of 83 which is a tally you don't see very often in high school," explained Tonya.
Bo received his first professional training at the age of 12 when his grandparents ponied up the funds for him to attend the Sankey Rodeo School with pro rider Lyle Sankey.
According to his family, this was not only a learning experience for Edwards, but a big confidence booster.
"Sankey told us that he had never seen a 12 year old with as much talent as Bo and that if we keep him safe he could be the next Million Dollar Cowboy like Chris Shivers," commented Tonya.
Bo also felt that the camp really helped his skills as a rider.
"Bull riding is 10 percent physical and 90 percent mental. So when I got some confidence at the camp my bull riding really took off," explained Edwards.
For Edwards riding is not just a seasonal hobby. He trains everyday with a strict regiment that consists of lifting weights, riding a stationary barrel, watching countless hours of video (both of himself and other riders) and listening to psychocybernetics tapes. He also rides several times a month on the real thing just to stay sharp when there is a lull in the competitions.
While training is crucial to Edward's development staying healthy is something that is a full time chore.
"When you ride bulls the saying goes, it's not if you get hurt, it's when and how bad," says Edwards. And the young man has more than a few battle scars to prove that point.
Edwards has continued to ride hard after having a hyper-extended elbow and buckle fracture in his wrist. His worst injury took place when Edwards was stomped on by a bull during practice.
"He was out practicing and got his let stomped on like a thousand times before, except this time the swelling just wouldn't go down," explained Tonya.
Bo developed compartment syndrome, a painful condition caused by increased pressure within a muscle compartment.
The blood supply to tissues is compromised and because of that tissue begins to die.
Doctors where forced to perform a a fasciotomy on Bo, a procedure that would open both sides of the young mans leg to relieve the swelling.
Four surgeries and two very long scars later, Edwards is walking and competing better than ever.
"While he was in the hospital, Bo kept asking Dr. Boyle when he would be able to ride again and the Dr. just kept telling him that he would have to wait until he was ready to release him." stated Bo's mom. "Dr. Boyle knows about Bo's dreams and desires and knows how impatient Bo is."
After suffering a concussion in the month of June Edwards was placed on recovery mode until finals and nationals.
As for the future, Bo's goals are to qualify for the Nationals High School Rodeo Finals for the next two years.
He also wishes to continue as Senior Bull Riding Champion in the NLBRA. After graduation he plans to attend college for training as a veterinarian and tour the professional PBR circuit.
"My dream is to live in Texas on a ranch raising bucking bulls," concluded Edwards.
This young mans life has been one serious ride and the Carbon County community will continue to enjoy watching him hold on, eight seconds at a time.

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SAN ANTONIO, Tx. -- As the dust settles in San Antonio surrounding Oregon defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti's retirement, speculation has begun as to who will replace him.
There are several names on the list of possible replacements, including Defensive Back coach John Neal. That would help to maintain the continuity of the Ducks' coaching staff, something that has played into Oregon's hiring decisions in the past.
Athletic Director Rob Mullens said a national search for a replacement defensive coordinator would start after Friday's retirement announcement.
While we don't have the answer just yet, senior safety Brian Jackson had some questions of his own for his soon-to-be former coach.
"Since you haven't been able to do exactly what you wanted to (for) 38 years, is there something specifically that you've wanted to do but not had time to do?" Jackson asked Aliotti in an interview Saturday.
"Bungee jumping, sky diving… all that stuff no, but I will make sure I spend time getting to Italy," Aliotti answered. "And one of the simple pleasures would be, just to get up and not have anything to do."
Whether he was asked to resign or he retired on his own (as he maintains), Aliotti has been a fixture with Oregon. He's spent 17 years as the Ducks' defensive coordinator through his 24 years at University of Oregon.
His final stand with Oregon will be the Alamo Bowl on Monday, where the Ducks face Texas. Kickoff is set for 3:45 p.m. PST.
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(Here is A New Stove at Chez Kalyn Part Two (Tile, Hood, Pan Racks, and Hardware if you want to see the finished installation of the stove.)
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Friday Night Photos: A New Stove at Chez Kalyn (Part One)
(Here is A New Stove at Chez Kalyn Part Two (Tile, Hood, Pan Racks, and Hardware if you want to see the finished installation of the stove.)
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43 comments:
The stove - she's a beauty!ReplyDelete
Beautiful! The stars are gorgeous, and the simmer setting? let's just say I'm rather envious.ReplyDelete
Your stove looks awesome! I am super jealous.ReplyDelete
That's a pretty jazzy looking stove, Kalyn. I've never seen star shaped burners but they're very cool and make so much sense. I have a gas (propane) range with that type of stovetop and I love it. Love being able to drag or push a pot from one burner to the other.ReplyDelete
Look at that beauty! I hope you will get a lot of enjoyment after it. I am turning green with envy.ReplyDelete
What a gorgeous stovetop, Kalyn! Love the stars -- and so practical too. Now you'll be able to make larger casseroles and other dishes inside the oven instead of being confined to your faithful toaster oven. Congratulations on your newest baby. Wishing you and your family many happy, delicious and healthy meals to come!ReplyDelete
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I am in serious stove lust.ReplyDelete
I'm extremely jealous! I'm planning to buy a house in the next year or so, and I'm secretly hoping that the kitchen will need to be remodeled so that I can splurge on a fancy stove like this one :)ReplyDelete
So. SEXY!! Love it. :)ReplyDelete
What a beautiful shiny stove!! And I love the star shaped burner!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 20, 2010 at 6:05 AM
LOVE THE STOVE! I want one!ReplyDelete
What is it about stovetops that I love so much? What a nice design and what fun to get a new one. Happy cooking.ReplyDelete
What a beautiful stove! Practical, too - that simmer feature sounds perfect. Nothing more annoying than having the burners flicker out when you turn down the heat. Happy cooking!ReplyDelete
Those burners....and six of them too!
So happy yo're enjoying treated yourself to the new stove. Awesome.
Gorgeous! I wish I used mine enough to justify one of these!! LOL!ReplyDelete
- Roberta in ToledoFebruary 20, 2010 at 8:25 AM
This is a gorgeous addition to your home, Kalyn. Wowsers! I didn't think the "stripes" from the chair reflected at all poorly on your photography or on the stove. It just shows how clean and shiny it is.ReplyDelete
I have stove envy. Enjoy it.
Thanks everyone for new stove wishes! I can tell there will be a lot of dinners at home for the next few months. I'll show the finished results when the contractors get done. I was so happy that the same contractor who did my house renovations agreed to oversee the stove installation. They're going to do a beautiful job integrating it into what I already have in the kitchen.ReplyDelete
Oh Wow! I definitely have stove envy! I've never seen the stars before. I love the simmer setting. Very very nice!ReplyDelete
I got a Thermador 3 months back...my only complain,cleaning around the stars is not easy.If you find something that works to clean the insides of the stars, I would love to hear about it. Congratulations on your new stove and kitchen.ReplyDelete
Gorgeous! I've never seen star-shaped burners before, very innovative indeed (to me anyway)! I cook with electric stovetop at home since it came with the house and there is probably no gas line running into the kitchen. I definitely know to look for a gas-lined kitchen when we upgrade to our next house!ReplyDelete
Nicely done. Is that the hideaway vent I see on the back of the stove? Or is that the vent but it's not hideaway? We reno'd a year ago and put in the GE Cafe series appliances (look professional series but at non-pro price plus the oven is electric convection with the gas top). We're pretty happy with it and I use the middle griddle every weekend (ww pancakes of course).ReplyDelete
I love the design of the star shaped burners- makes so much sense! Beautiful stove, Kalyn. Can't wait to see all the goodies you'll create with it. xoxReplyDelete
I too am filled with stove envy. My condo development has no gas or I would run out and buy one tomorrow, just on your research. One thing though, I was taught never to store spices in the light or near a stove. Maybe having to move your spices is a good thing? Or maybe you use them up so quickly it doesn't make a difference.ReplyDelete
I love your new stove. I have a flat surface stove and have been craving a gas stove for a few years. I actually had my money saved, but then bought some living room furniture. So, back to saving for the stove. You have reminded me of my goal.ReplyDelete
I'm on vacation but I'll answer stove questions in a later post. Hood to vent stove is not installed yet.ReplyDelete
I envy you the stove, mine's giving out. I keep my most-used spices in a drawer an arms reach away from the stove and in California I had two dedicated spice drawers, which put 50% of my herbs and spices in easy reach and conveniently organized.
The stove is beautiful! Enjoy!ReplyDelete
Ooh, I have such stove envy! My stove is so old that it literally can't boil water. I just have to be patient when cooking.ReplyDelete
It's beautiful - a stove fit for a blogging queen. Congratulations, Kalyn.ReplyDelete
Wow it looks great Kalyn. I'll come see it in person later this week...ReplyDelete
The stove is amazingly beautiful. I always hope that I have a gas stove like this. Very good for stir-frying! ^0^ReplyDelete
Kaylyn, I am green with envy at your fantastic new stove!!! You are one lucky girl, I must say. Very, very nice!ReplyDelete
Excellent choice!
Thanks again everyone for nice thoughts about the stove. I'm not unhappy about moving my spices; they will go in a draw by the stove. I just have to figure out how to re-organize what's currently in that drawer! As for the cleaning, my stove has black porcelain under the burners, which is supposed to be easy to clean, but I guess I'll see how that goes.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 22, 2010 at 8:03 AM
Kalyn, she's gorgeous! And, I wanted to say that your house looks adorable and homey. From your FB & Twitter friend, LuReplyDelete
I love it, Kalyn! Makes you want to cook, doesn't it?ReplyDelete
I'm not a fan of gas ovens. (Grew up with electric and that's what I'm comfortable with.) But that stove is gorgeous! Congrats on such a wonderful addition to your already cool kitchen.ReplyDelete
- Virginia BluebellFebruary 23, 2010 at 4:40 PM
Kalyn, I've had a six-burner Thermador gas cooktop (not the whole stove) for six years now and I can tell you that you will LOVE it as much as you think you will. With a family of 7 it gets used every day multiple times, and I have not had one bit of trouble with it. The star-shaped burners sold me too. Just in the last week or so I've noticed that one of the extra-low burners is having a bit of difficulty with the ignition, so I have to look into that, but I think that's a pretty quick fix. I love those extra-low burners and use them all the time when making soup, stew, or spaghetti sauce. Congratulations on your new purchase!ReplyDelete
Virginia, thanks; that's great to hear. I am already seriously infatuated with the stove!ReplyDelete
Hey Kalyn, it was I commented on the one that says Rachel. I guess I was signed in to my daughter's account. I just wanted you to know that it was me, Shannan from West Bountiful! Love ya.ReplyDelete
Hey Shannan, thanks for telling me. I'm doing a bad job responding to these comments because I was in San Francisco when this post got published! Good luck saving for a gas stove. You'll love it!ReplyDelete
Didn't realize you were using the counter oven because your big oven wasn't so reliable. I so see why you've fallen in love with your stove ...ReplyDelete
Alanna, I think it's been over two years since my oven was dependable. It needs a new thermostat, was worth fixing but I fell in love with the idea of a new stove that was all shiny and clean, plus powerful!ReplyDelete
It's beautiful! I appreciate that you shared the details (burner shapes etc) of why you chose that stove, in terms of functionality vs. simple aesthetic appeal. Your new stove has plenty of both "to burn"!ReplyDelete
I'm so happy you're taking the time to comment on Kalyn's Kitchen! I love hearing from people who stop by, especially if you're sharing feedback or asking questions about a recipe I've posted here.
I've recently changed my comment settings so people can comment without signing in, but you will need to check the box to show you're a live person, and comments on older posts won't show up until I publish them. Thanks for understanding!
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Chris Kyle, a highly decorated Navy veteran and his friend Chad Littlefield were shot and killed by an ex-Marine suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome at a shooting range south of Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday. Kyle was a Navy SEAL who was considered the most lethal sniper in American history, having 160 confirmed kills during his four tours in Iraq from 1999 to 2009. He was awarded the Bronze and Silver Stars numerous times, and earned the sobriquet the "Devil of Ramadi" by Iraqi insurgents who were unnerved by his ability to accomplish long-range kills. A bounty was placed on his head by the insurgents, escalating from $20,000 to $80,000 as his kills multiplied.
Following his last tour, Kyle moved to Midlothian, Texas, and started Craft International, a firm providing military, law enforcement, and civilian training, as well as private security training. He wrote an autobiography, American Sniper, in which he detailed his experiences as a sniper during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Reading more like a novel than an autobiography, Kyle noted his first kill — an Iraqi woman setting a grenade in front of a troop of Marines:
The rifle I was holding was a .300 WinMag, a bolt-action, precision sniper weapon….
We were on the roof of an old rundown building at the edge of a town the Marines were going to pass through. The wind kicked dirt and papers across the battered road below us. The place smelled like a sewer — the stench of Iraq was one thing I'd never get used to….
"Marines are coming," said my chief as the building began to shake. "Keep watching."
I looked through the scope. The only people who were moving were a woman and maybe a child or two nearby. I watched our troops pull up. Ten young Marines in uniform got out of their vehicles and gathered for a foot patrol. As the Americans organized, the woman took something from beneath her clothes, and yanked at it.
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In the December senior citizens issue of the Sun Advocate it stated that plans to build a new senior center are underway.
This is a very good and needed project for the county. The present building and operation of the center has been done by interested and caring citizens of the county.
As our senior population increases so will their needs and the care given to them.
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8' 6''
2.59 m
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Premier's Grand Entertainer comes in two lengths -- 26' (7.92 m) and 29' (8.83 m) – and two widths – 8'6" (2.59 m) and 10'0" (3.04 m). Both versions have a large L-shaped bar – Cheers!
This Premier 290 Grand Entertainer has a 8'6" (2.59 m) beam which is standard. Both the 290 and the 260 Grand Entertainers are available with an optional 10' (3.04 m) beam.
While there have been wet bars on pontoon boats for years, and even stools put by tables, heretofore, to our knowledge, no pontoon boat builder has ever actually constructed a complete, purpose-built, full-service bar such as the one you might find at the local snuggery. Premier is the first pontoon builder to go all the way and do it right.
Immediate Dealer Acceptance
Dealers for all boats, but most particularly pontoon boats, are naturally reticent about ordering new models with an unusual concept. A spokesperson for Premier told us that it is not unusual for dealers and consumers to take a year or more to "warm-up to a new model." But at the Premier dealer meeting the new Grand Entertainer was immediately accepted and within 15 minutes the company began taking dealer orders.
Buy the end of the meeting many more orders were taken for the two new models than the company had been counting on, we're told. Folks, there is a message here.
(A) Propane tank that fuels the grill. (B) There are a total of four "cubbies" under the bar for the bartender's supplies, things like cherries and little umbrellas. (C) Foot rest for the bar, but where is the spittoon? (D) One of six Alpine speakers on the boat. (E) Sink with pressure water system.
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The Grand Entertainer was in the works for 18 months as Premier's engineers grappled with the problems of constructing a boat that could handle an inordinate amount of weight in the bar area, and still provide enough comfortable seating for 15 or 16 people. The 260 has a USCG capacity of 16 people and the 290 is approved for 18 people.
"Pontoons have always been about entertaining and the Grand Entertainer takes entertaining to the next level," says Bob Menne, President and Founder of Premier.
The new Grand Entertainer Series is starting out with two models, the 260 that measures 26' x 8'6" (7.92 m x 2.59 m) and the 290 which is 29' X 8'6" (8.83 m x 2.59 m). We would not be surprised if more versions of the "Island Bar" are forthcoming from Premier once they take the measure of the market's reaction in 2012.
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The two new Grand Entertainer models offer a functional full bar featuring stainless steel pull-out storage drawers with cut-out templates to hold all sizes and shapes of bottles, a sink with a pressure water supply from an integral 8-gal. ( 30.4 L) fresh water tank, a counter-top mounted propane grill and a refrigerator.
The "Island Bar", as Premier calls it, also comes standard with 3 bar stools, stainless steel storage "cubbies" for the bartender to put makings for mixed drinks, and a raised bar serving area with margarita, martini and wine glass stemware. The engineers even went as far to incorporate purse hooks on the front of the bar.
Premier's bar stools can all be raised or lowered so everyone feels at home. Note the optional synthetic "Sea grass" deck covering which looks like woven grass and feels soft under bare feet.
But what waterside bar would be complete without an optional removable Cabana top to shade the bar and add additional storage for stemware? Hey, and why not add some twinkling lights?
There are two large batteries to supply power to the bar, running the refer, water pump and the LED lights on the bar itself. There is a third battery, located aft, which is dedicated to starting the engine.
Power Options
Powering this floating party will be the outboard brand of your choice. The 260 is rated up to 250-hp, and the 290 can take a max of 350-hp. While you can go as small as you wish on the horsepower, the company recommends a minimum of 115-hp to be able to take advantage of the performance of the PTX tri-toon configuration when you are not in party mode.
The "Island Bar" on the Grand Entertainer will obviously create a whole new dynamic during evening cruises. Next summer no lake or river community should be without one.
The outboard tubes on both models are 25" (63.5 cm) and the center toon is 30" (76.2 cm). Both Grand Entertainer models may be ordered with an optional 36" (91.4 cm) center toon. The larger center toon enhances WOT speed, hole shot, and turning performance, we're told.
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One of the aspects that sets Premier apart from many pontoon boat builders is the fact that it uses Flexsteel furniture as standard equipment. Premier engineers design the furniture and fabricate the base structures and Flexsteel takes it from there.
Flexsteel is the most successful diversified seat-making company in America producing products for residential, commercial, vehicle and marine applications.
Premier sends the seating structures along with the raw vinyl material to be used to the Flexsteel plant in Dubuque, Iowa, and receives back at its Minnesota factory the finished upholstered seat ready for installation.
Women will love the standard purse hooks that are affixed to every "Island Bar." This device not only keeps the counter clear for more important things such as drinks, but it also keeps the bags from falling if a wave sweeps under the toons.
There is no wood used in any of Premier's seating.
We can't think of a more comfortable-looking cocktail lounge than this one in the front of the 290 Grand Entertainer. Put Diana Krall on the stereo and peel us a grape…
For 2012 Flexsteel has fabricated a new pop-up changing room which is incorporated into the Grand Entertainer models. An optional porta-potti may be fitted in the changing room.
Other Features on the Grand Entertainer
The Grand Entertainer also comes with Premier's Royal II Helm with a new Greywood Dash, a second sink installed in the helm console, and a raised Command View Platform. The counter material is synthetic and durable and looks more like granite than wood according to a Premier spokesperson. The raised platform allows the dedicated helmsman to see over the heads of his/her seated guests.
The Grand Entertainer will also come equipped with the new Eagle Steering Wheel, 2 Flexsteel Mobile Arm Rests, Humminbird 385ci Color GPS and an Alpine deluxe stereo package with six speakers.
This is part of the "Cabana Top" that has been specially designed by Premier to provide shade and hold stemware. All we need now are some palm fronds.
The Grand Entertainer models come equipped with 47-Gallon (178 L) fuel tank built into the PTX package. They comply with the new EPA regulations and include a double-wall fuel tank, an EPA-compliant fuel system w/additional vents, a specialized fuel fill and a carbon canister installation.
The helm is on a raised platform and includes one of the most comfortable helm seats in all of toondom. Make sure you have a designated operator.
Nano Block Technology Vinyl Upholstery
The biggest enemy of any boat is from ultra violet (UV) exposure. In just a matter of weeks UV can degrade what was once beautiful and lustrous vinyl upholstery on a boat and turn it into a dull, faded, dingy-looking surface. Pontoon boats typically have more exposed vinyl seat coverings than virtually any other type of boat.
All of that is why Premier uses one of the industry's best vinyl products. It is made by Syntec Industries and it is called "NBT Marine" because it uses nanotechnology. Nanotechnology is the science of manipulating materials at the atomic and molecular level to develop new or enhanced materials and products.
The two large standard stainless steel drawers fitted into the bar provide sanitary, easy-to-clean and professional-looking storage for food and bottles behind the bar. The refer at left is standard.
NBT Marine has a nano UV inhibitor that protects vinyl upholstery up to three times longer than conventional finishes -- maintaining and preserving the color longer than ever before and longer than other vinyls, according to the manufacturer. It also forms a protective barrier against abrasions, grease, grime, sun tan oils, gasoline, and even Sharpie pen marks, says a Premier spokesperson.
The NBT Marine vinyl also contains anti-micro organism agents which are infused into to the vinyl to stop the growth of mold or fungus.
The Premier 290, like all Premier toons, is available with the optional "Black Hammered" rails you see here on the boat's gunwales. This is a powder-coated treatment that gives both color and texture to the aluminum rails and keeps them from oxidizing.
World-Class Warranties
Like all of Premier's products, the new Grand Entertainer models will carry a 5-year bow-to-stern limited warranty. Premier also has a 7-year Nano Block Vinyl Warranty, and a "lifetime warranty on deck, tubes and furniture frames." Five-year bow-to-stern warranties are unusual in the marine business, to say nothing of a 7-year warranty on vinyl.
MSRP Pricing
All of this engineering, design, quality, and the exceptional warranties, do not come cheap. Premier pontoon boats have long been among the highest price-point in the U.S. toon industry. The 260 Grand Entertainer has an MSRP of $51,329, and the 290's MSRP is $54,662, plus engine, dealer prep, etc. Both of these boats are quoted with the standard 8'6" (2.52 m) beam.
We cannot help to make two observations about these prices: 1) Both are less expensive than what it costs to build a home these days per square foot; and, 2) the price of the 290 is only $221 per sq. ft. as compared to the 260 which is $232 per sq ft. So, on a square foot basis you are getting a slightly better deal on the larger boat -- something than rarely happens on non-toon boats. We would investigate the prices on 10' (3.04 m) models as well.
We would think that WOT speed, and even speeds in the 20-mph range, would be less important with this boat because of the very nature of its mission. Buyers can save money by going with an engine at the low end of the recommended range, such as a 115-hp motor.
From our experience, there are a large number of people who will want to be the first one on their lake or in their marina to have one of these floating cocktail lounges, complete with everything except a three-piece band. (And, we are sure in some cases that can be easily arranged.) That is to say, don't wait until late next sprint to order one if you are so inclined.
Already we have been told that some people with a dock on a lake are planning to have one of the Grand Entertainers permanently moored there. We would not be surprised if whomever owns this boat will have the most sought-after evening cruising invitation on the lake.
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When Kristina Murray first started performing her country/Americana songs around Boulder County, there simply weren't many people doing what she does. And to this day, country in Boulder stands out like a three-piece suit at a hoedown.
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That said, when you hear Murray's rock-tinged take on country music, you think that she might have honed her craft jamming somewhere in the clubs around her hometown of Atlanta, Ga., or perhaps at jam sessions in Clemson, S.C., where she went to college. But Murray didn't start performing music until 2009, two years after she moved to Boulder. Her music is as local as organic, gluten-free granola.
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The album has country elements, but the blues, rock, Americana & pop sensibilities that run throughout the album make it palatable to all musical tastes. The songs are simplistically complex and the lyrics will strike a chord with the poet within the Everyman (& woman).
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Accomazzo is a moron. Nobody has "hoedowns". Did you justice here from NJ ? Too bad you don't know the true history of Boulder's music scene. You live in the West idiot. Go back East where you came from. People like you ruined Boulder. Weekly has become such a Lefty whacko rag. You people don't belong in the West. ( from one of you former long time advertisers - no longer)
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Now that the excitement over Eat, Pray, Love has finally subsided, readers can focus their attention on Gilbert's tremendous literary talents. This exquisitely written historical novel will thrill everyone who's been awaiting her return to fiction, as well as beguile fans of Barbara Kingsolver and Amanda Coplin.
The Signature of All Things amazes, in part, because it is so unexpected. Gilbert is in full mastery of this historical tale about one woman's unquenchable thirst for the knowledge of life, science, love, biology, language, and botany. Alma struggles through both the pinnacle of happiness and the pain of personal loss, but underneath her emotions is the always-soothing quest for knowledge. Gilbert's fiction is so compelling; this is a truly fantastic story full of heart and intelligence and beauty.
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A glorious, sweeping novel of desire, ambition, and the thirst for knowledge, from the # 1 New York Times bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love and Committed.
In The Signature of All Things, Elizabeth Gilbert returns to fiction, inserting her inimitable voice into an enthralling story of love, adventure and discovery. Spanning much of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the novel follows the fortunes of the extraordinary Whittaker family as led by the enterprising Henry Whittaker — a poor-born Englishman who makes a great fortune in the South American quinine trade, eventually becoming the richest man in Philadelphia. Born in 1800, Henry's brilliant daughter, Alma (who inherits both her fathers money and his mind), ultimately becomes a botanist of considerable gifts herself. As Alma's research takes her deeper into the mysteries of evolution, she falls in love with a man named Ambrose Pike who makes incomparable paintings of orchids and who draws her in the exact opposite direction — into the realm of the spiritual, the divine, and the magical. Alma is a clear-minded scientist; Ambrose a utopian artist — but what unites this unlikely couple is a desperate need to understand the workings of this world and the mechanisms behind all life.
Exquisitely researched and told at a galloping pace, The Signature of All Things soars across the globe — from London to Peru to Philadelphia to Tahiti to Amsterdam, and beyond. Along the way, the story is peopled with unforgettable characters: missionaries, abolitionists, adventurers, astronomers, sea captains, geniuses, and the quite mad. But most memorable of all, it is the story of Alma Whittaker, who — born in the Age of Enlightenment, but living well into the Industrial Revolution — bears witness to that extraordinary moment in human history when all the old assumptions about science, religion, commerce, and class were exploding into dangerous new ideas. Written in the bold, questing spirit of that singular time, Gilbert's wise, deep, and spellbinding tale is certain to capture the hearts and minds of readers.
"After 13 years as a memoirist, Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love) has returned to fiction, and clearly she's reveling in all its pleasures and possibilities. The Signature of All Things is a big, old-fashioned story that spans continents and a century. It has an omniscient narrator who can deploy (never heavy-handedly) a significant amount of research into the interconnected fields of late 18th- and early 19th-century botany, botanical drawing, spiritual inquiry, exploration, and, eventually, the development of the theory of evolution. The story begins with Henry Whittaker, at first poor on the fringes of England's Kew Gardens, but in the end the richest man in Philadelphia. In more detail, the story follows Henry's daughter, Alma. Born in 1800, Alma learns Latin and Greek, understands the natural world, and reads everything in sight. Despite her wealth and education, Alma is a woman, and a plain one at that, two facts that circumscribe her opportunities. Resigned to spinsterhood, ashamed and tormented by her erotic desires, Alma finds a late-in-life soul mate in Ambrose Pike, a talented botanical illustrator and spiritualist. Characters crisscross the world to make money, to learn, and, in Alma's case, to understand not just science but herself and her complicated relationship with Ambrose. Eventually Alma, who studies moss, enters into the most important scientific discussions of the time. Alma is a prodigy, but Gilbert doesn't cheat: her life is unlikely but not impossible, and for readers traveling with Henry from England to the Andes to Philadelphia, and then with Alma from Philadelphia to Tahiti to Holland, there is much pleasure in this unhurried, sympathetic, intelligent novel by an author confident in her material and her form. Agent: Sarah Chalfant, the Wylie Agency." Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
"Unlike anything Gilbert has ever written. The book's heroine is Alma Whittaker, the brilliant, restless daughter of an imperious botanical explorer. Its prose has the elegant sheen of a 19th-century epic, but its concerns — the intersection of science and faith, the feminine struggle for fulfillment, the dubious rise of the pharmaceutical industry — are essentially modern….Gilbert has returned to her roots in fiction and written the sort of rip-roaring tale that would have been considered entertainment for the masses 150 years ago." The New York Times Magazine
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"Gilbert has mulled, from the confines of her desk, the correlations of nature, the principle that connects a grain of sand to a galaxy, to create a character who does the same — who makes the study of existence her life's purpose. And in doing so, she has written the novel of a lifetime." O, The Oprah Magazine
"Gilbert's sweeping saga of Henry Whittaker and his daughter Alma offers an allegory for the great, rampant heart of the 19th century….Characters leap into life, visible and vibrant….A brilliant exercise of intellect and imagination." Kirkus Reviews
"Gilbert has returned to fiction, and clearly shes reveling in all its pleasures and possibilities…[an] unhurried, sympathetic, intelligent novel by an author confident in her material and her form." Publishers Weekly
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Elizabeth Gilbert is an award-winning writer of both fiction and nonfiction. Her short story collection, Pilgrims, was a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award, and her novel, Stern Men, was a New York Times Notable Book. Her 2002 book, The Last American Man, was a finalist for both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. She is best known for her 2006 memoir, Eat, Pray, Love, which has been published in more than thirty languages; a film based on the memoir, starring Julia Roberts, opened in August 2010. Her most recent book, the memoir Committed: A Love Story, appeared in 2010. In 2008, Time magazine named Gilbert one of the most influential people in the world. Her Web site is www.elizabethgilbert.com.
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(c) Capital distributions from general surplus account; minimum capitalization levels
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the corporation may make such capital distributions (as such term is defined in section 4502 of this title) as may be declared by the board of directors. All capital distributions shall be charged against the general surplus account of the corporation.
(2) The corporation may not make any capital distribution that would decrease the total capital of the corporation (as such term is defined in section 4502 of this title) to an amount less than the risk-based capital level for the corporation established under section 4611 of this title or that would decrease the core capital of the corporation (as such term is defined in section 4502 of this title) to an amount less than the minimum capital level for the corporation established under section 4612 of this title, without prior written approval of the distribution by the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
(d) Institutions eligible to purchase stock
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any institution, including a national bank or State member bank of the Federal Reserve System or any member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, trust company, or other banking organization, organized under any law of the United States, including the laws relating to the District of Columbia, shall be authorized to purchase shares of common stock of the corporation and to hold or dispose of such stock, subject to the provisions of this subchapter.
Source(June 27, 1934, ch. 847, title III, § 303,48 Stat. 1254; Feb. 3, 1938, ch. 13, § 7,52 Stat. 24; July 1, 1948, ch. 784, § 1,62 Stat. 1206; Aug. 2, 1954, ch. 649, title II, § 201,68 Stat. 613; Aug. 7, 1956, ch. 1029, title II, § 202,70 Stat. 1096; Pub. L. 85–10, § 1(a), (b),Mar. 27, 1957, 71 Stat. 7; Pub. L. 85–104, title II, §§ 201, 202,July 12, 1957, 71 Stat. 298; Pub. L. 87–70, title VI, § 603(b), (c),June 30, 1961, 75 Stat. 176; Pub. L. 89–117, title X, § 1004(b),Aug. 10, 1965, 79 Stat. 501; Pub. L. 89–566, § 2,Sept. 10, 1966, 80 Stat. 738; Pub. L. 90–19, § 1(j)(2), (l),May 25, 1967, 81 Stat. 18; Pub. L. 90–448, title VIII, § 802 (i)–(n), (s), Aug. 1, 1968, 82 Stat. 537, 538; Pub. L. 91–609, title IX, § 902,Dec. 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 1808; Pub. L. 93–383, title VIII, § 806(g)–(i), Aug. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 727, 728; Pub. L. 97–320, title VII, § 707(a),Oct. 15, 1982, 96 Stat. 1540; Pub. L. 100–242, title IV, § 442,Feb. 5, 1988, 101 Stat. 1921; Pub. L. 102–550, title XIII, § 1381(d),Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3995; Pub. L. 110–289, div. A, title I, § 1161(b)(1),July 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2779.)
2008—Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 110–289substituted "Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency" for "Director of the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight of the Department of Housing and Urban Development".
1992—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–550, § 1381(d)(1), inserted at end "The corporation may issue shares of common stock in return for appropriate payments into capital or capital and surplus."
Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 102–550, § 1381(d)(2), added subsecs. (b) and (c) and struck out former subsec. (b) which related to accumulation of surplus, fees and charges, and transfer of surplus funds to reserves and former subsec. (c) which related to issuance of common stock for capital contributions and payment of dividends.
Subsecs. (d), (f). Pub. L. 102–550, § 1381(d)(3), (4), redesignatedsubsec. (f) as (d), struck out "to make payments to the corporation of the nonrefundable capital contributions referred to in subsection (b) of this section, to receive stock of the corporation evidencing such capital contributions," after "shall be authorized", and substituted "shares of common stock of the corporation" for "additional shares of such stock,".
1988—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–242inserted after first sentence "The corporation may eliminate such rights of cumulative voting by a resolution adopted by its board of directors and approved by the holders of a majority of the shares of common stock voting in person or by proxy at the annual meeting, or other special meeting, at which such resolution is considered."
1982—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–320, § 707(a)(1), inserted provision that the corporation may have preferred stock on such terms and conditions as the board of directors shall prescribe.
Pub. L. 97–320, § 707(a)(2), struck out "common" before "stock at all times".
1974—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 93–383, § 806(g), struck out provisions relating to issuance, par value, retirement, etc., of nonvoting preferred stock.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 93–383, § 806(h), substituted provisions relating to purchases subsequent to Sept. 1, 1968, for provisions relating to purchases subsequent to the effective date established under section 808 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and struck out provisions relating to retirement of all outstanding preferred stock.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 93–383, § 806(i), struck out subsec. (d) authorizing issuance of preferred stock to Secretary of the Treasury.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 93–383, § 806(i), struck out subsec. (e) relating to exchange of preferred stock delivered to Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to subsec. (d) of this section.
1970—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 91–609substituted "may accumulate" and "private sources" for "shall accumulate" and "private and other sources", respectively, struck out "nor less than 1 per centum" after "2 per centum", and inserted "with the approval of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development" after "as determined from time to time by the corporation".
1968—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 90–448, § 802(i), (s)(1), changed common stock of the Association from nonvoting common stock with a par value of $100 to common stock, without par value, vested with all voting rights and each share entitled to one vote with rights of cumulative voting at all elections of directors, provided that the free transferability of the common stock shall not be restricted except that, as to the corporation, it shall be transferable only on the books of the corporation, struck out provisions which permitted retirement of the preferred stock only out of funds of the capital surplus and the general surplus accounts of the Association, and which prohibited retirements of common stock if, as a consequence, the amount thereof remaining outstanding would be less than $100,000,000, and substituted provisions requiring retirement of preferred stock to be made as rapidly as possible subsequent to the effective date of section 808 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, for provisions which required retirement as rapidly as the Association shall deem feasible, and "corporation" for "Association" in six places.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 90–448, § 802(j), (s)(1), substituted "corporation" for "Association" in six places, and "fees, which may be regarded as elements of pricing, with" for "fees for its services with", and struck out sentence which stated this subsection shall be subject to the exceptions set forth in section 1722 of this title.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 90–448, § 802(k), (s)(1), substituted "corporation" for "Association" in five places, and "the aggregate amount of cash dividends paid on account of any share of such stock shall not exceed any rate which may be determined from time to time by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to be a fair rate of return after consideration of the current earnings and capital condition of the corporation" for "the general surplus account of the Association shall not be reduced through the payment of dividends applicable to such common stock which exceed in the aggregate 5 per centum of the par value of the outstanding common stock of the Association", inserted provisions authorizing the corporation to issue additional shares in return for appropriate payments into capital or capital and surplus, directing the corporation to require each services of its mortgages to own a minimum amount of common stock of the corporation, and prescribing the minimum amount, and struck out provisions which related to issuance of common stock only in denominations of $100 or multiples thereof.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 90–448, § 802(l), (s), substituted "corporation" for "Association" in six places, and "corporation's" for "Association's", and inserted provisions prohibiting issuance of preferred stock subsequent to the effective date established pursuant to section 808 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 90–448, § 802(s), substituted "corporation" for "Association" in four places, and "corporation's" for "Association's".
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 90–448, § 802(m), (s)(1), substituted "corporation" for "Association" in two places and inserted provisions authorizing purchase of additional shares of stock of the corporation.
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 90–448, § 802(n), repealed subsec. (g) which directed Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to transmit recommendations for eventual transfer of operations to private shareholders.
1967—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 90–19, § 1(j)(2), substituted "Secretary of the Treasury's" for "Secretary's" in last sentence.
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 90–19, § 1(l), substituted "Secretary of Housing and Urban Development" for "Housing and Home Finance Administrator".
1966—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 89–566, § 2(a), raised from $115,000,000 to $225,000,000 the amount of the par value of the preferred stock of the Association which the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to accept in addition to the original $21,000,000.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 89–566, § 2(b), substituted "$225,000,000" for "$115,000,000" in second sentence.
1965—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 89–117inserted "other" sources to private sources as the areas from which the Association shall accumulate funds for its capital surplus account.
1961—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 87–70, § 603(b), directed the Association to require each borrower to make payments, equal to not more than one-half of one per centum of the amount lent to the borrower under section 1719 of this title.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 87–70, § 603(c), required issuance of stock to borrowers and inserted "(adjusted by reason of any payments into surplus required by the Association)".
1957—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 85–104, § 201, substituted provisions which fixed capital contributions payments at maximum of 2 percent and minimum of 1 percent of unpaid principal amounts of mortgages purchased or to be purchased under section 1719 of this title, for former provisions which provided for capital contributions payments equal to 2 percent of the unpaid principal amounts of mortgages purchased by the Association or equal to such greater or lesser percentage but not less than 1 percent, as the Association might determine.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 85–104, § 202(a), substituted "$115,000,000" for "$50,000,000" in second sentence.
Pub. L. 85–10, § 1(a), inserted sentence directing Secretary of the Treasury to accept additional $50,000,000 of preferred stock issued by Association.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 85–104, § 202(b), substituted "$115,000,000" for "$50,000,000" in second sentence.
Pub. L. 85–10, § 1(b), inserted "the first sentence of" before "subsection (d)" in first sentence, and inserted sentence providing that Association stock delivered to Treasury pursuant to second sentence of subsec. (d) of this section be in exchange for Association notes of $50,000,000.
1956—Subsec. (b). Act Aug. 7, 1956, substituted provisions which required mortgage sellers to make contributions equal to not more than 2 percent of the unpaid principal amount of mortgages or greater or lesser percentage as the Association may determine, but not less than 1 percent, for former provisions that contributions equal 3 percent of the unpaid amount of the mortgages or such greater percentage as from time to time the Association may determine.
1954—Act Aug. 2, 1954, amended section generally to substitute provisions relating to capitalization (formerly covered in section 1716 of this title) and to general financial arrangements and operations for provisions relating merely to use and investment of moneys not invested in mortgages or in operating facilities (such provisions now being covered by section 1723b of this title), and the maintenance of necessary reserves.
1948—Act July 1, 1948, made section applicable to the Association instead of to any of the national mortgage associations.
1938—Act Feb. 3, 1938, inserted "or in bonds or other obligations" and inserted "and may purchase in the open market notes, bonds, debentures, or such other obligations issued under section 1717 of this title".
Effective Date of 1968 Amendment
For effective date of amendment by title VIII of Pub. L. 90–448, see section 808 ofPub. L. 90–448, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1716b of this title.
Special Assistance Funds of Association for Financing Low-Cost Homes
Pub. L. 89–754, title X, § 1006,Nov. 3, 1966, 80 Stat. 1285, provided that the Congress found that the sharp decline in new home construction over the past year threatened to undercut the present high level of prosperity and employment as such declines had in the past; that the substantial reduction which had taken place had its greatest impact on families of modest income who were seeking to achieve the goal of homeownership; that this decline in homebuilding was due primarily to the shortage of mortgage financing on terms which moderate income families could afford; and that national policy objectives in the field of housing and community development were thereby being thwarted. The Congress therefore expressed its intent that the special assistance funds made available to the Federal National Mortgage Association for the financing of new low-cost homes by the Act of September 10, 1966 (Public Law 89–556) [amending sections 1718, 1719, and 1720 of this title], should be released immediately to halt the continuing decline in the construction of new homes for families of moderate incomes.
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Air conditioners set on 70 degrees, umbrellas wedged into the sand, and a constant supply of iced tea are all ways we try to beat the summer heat. Wardrobe choices, too, play an integral role in staying cool this time of year and can mean the difference between showing up to a BBQ in an uncomfortable ensemble or arriving fresh and stylishly outfitted. Naturally, we'd prefer the latter, so we compiled a new batch of Styling Tips with skyrocketing temperatures in mind. Shorts, for instance, are always a frontrunner in warm-weather dressing, so today's ideas include not one, not two, but three different ways to dress up the staple for your next fete. Of course, our expert advice doesn't end there; all of our helpful hints will surely offer the inspiration you need to help your summer wardrobe reach new and stylish heights!
Tip #1: Give your warm-weather staples a sleek finish with black accents.
White shorts and a floral dress may be obvious choices for summer outings, but we appreciate how Kate Mara and Dianna Agron freshened up these staples at a Coach party in New York last month. For the event, Mara paired a polka-dot Madewell blazer and sheer black blouse with Zara's Guipure Lace Shorts ($20), while Agron donned Tracy Reese's Revisited Impressionist Dress ($298) and accessorized with Coach's Legacy Leather Large Clutch ($158) and a black belt. The ladies were clearly on the same chic page, as both opted for contrasting noir accents that lent a sleek finish to their overall looks. If you're particularly smitten with Mara's ensemble, we suggest either Vince Camuto's Tie Front Sleeveless Shirt ($69) or Patterson J. Kincaid's Carolyn Rae Button Up ($108) under Forever 21's Polka Dot Blazer ($25), which is the spitting image of Mara's version. In love with Agron's styling? In that case, we recommend polishing your favorite floral dress with a black belt, such as J. Crew's Patent Leather Skinny Belt ($40) or Diane Von Furstenberg's Tava Lizard Belt ($195), and snagging a noir clutch, like House of Harlow 1960's Marley Frame Clutch ($195) or La Regale's Mesh Minaudiere Bag ($58). The black accents will serve as a fantastic foil to any colorful, feminine frock, making for one smartly styled outfit!
Tip #2: Elevate denim shorts by adding a python-print top.
Denim shorts and t-shirts go together like bread and butter, but that doesn't mean the classic combo couldn't benefit from a bit of an upgrade! To ramp up these summer essentials, take notes from model Elettra Wiedemann. At a Coach event in New York last month, Wiedemann teamed her relaxed shorts with luxe pieces, including Equipment's Silk Riley T-Shirt ($258), a colorful vintage belt, and Coach's Classics Leather Mini Crossbody Bag ($118) in Vermillion. With its chic reptilian pattern and silky material, the shirt was an especially stellar choice; it's a far cry from the standard-issue tees normally paired with cutoffs, and effectively took the look from casual to elegant. Feeling inspired? Get a Wiedemann-esque outfit by snagging Topshop's Snake Print Extreme Hem Shirt ($68), a sleeveless version perfect for sweltering temperatures, Loft's ultra-affordable Snake Print Shirred Hem Dolman Sleeve Tee ($40), or Elizabeth and James' Sabine Snake-Print Silk Chiffon Top ($295), an investment-worthy blouse you'll want to wear all year long.
Tip #3: Make a beachy knit dress appropriate for evening by adding ankle-strap sandals and a clutch.
While day-to-night dressing typically involves making our work outfits party-ready, during warm-weather months we're more concerned about how to take our beach basics well beyond the shore. Photographer agent/Chanel beauty ambassador Jen Brill had the right idea at a Coach party in New York last month. She made her Chanel Resort 2011 dress appropriate for evening by adding Kenzo Sandals ($294) and a streamlined clutch by Coach. While the knit frock has a summery, easygoing vibe perfect for ocean destinations, the sophisticated accessories injected just the right amount of glamour into her look, making it great for nighttime soirees too. To emulate Brill, start with a casual striped dress, such as Eight Sixty's Zigzag Knit Minidress ($88), Lauren by Ralph Lauren's Striped Knit Linen Dress ($199), or Juicy Couture's Fiji Stripe Dress ($298). To elevate the seaside staples for after-dark events, add ankle-strap sandals, like Elizabeth and James' Tara High Heel Sandals ($295), which are is a neutral option that will go with anything. Finally, finish with a leather clutch, such as Vince Camuto's Kaitlyn Clutch ($198) or Madewell's The Dispatch Clutch ($98), and you'll have Brill's versatile ensemble in no time!
Tip #4: Style printed shorts with a dramatic peplum top and black heels for an elegant look.
Whether it's a dress, skirt, or top, we love a great peplum silhouette, which explains why we were enthralled with Zoe Saldana's outfit at Prabal Gurung's Resort 2013 presentation last month. The lucky actress was able to snag pieces from said collection in advance, including the designer's blouse, silk track shorts, and bow belt. While shorts might be too casual for some dressier events, this pair in particular worked well because of its chic silk fabric and the way Saldana styled them with a dramatic ruffled blouse and Nicholas Kirkwood for Prabal Gurung F/W 12 pumps. Just as we'd expect from Saldana, the resulting look is elegant, on-trend, and definitely worth emulating! Ready to experiment with the peplum trend? We think Theory's Peplum Top ($200), Julie Haus' Novak Peplum Top ($270), and Pim + Larkin's Eyelet Peplum Top ($59) are all worthy alternatives. To complete your Saldana-inspired outfit, get your hands on a pair of printed shorts, like Forever 21's Abstract Print Woven Shorts ($15), a wallet-friendly option featuring a geometric pattern, or Topshop's Co-Ord Floral Print Shorts ($70), which have a bold botanical print. Lastly, you'll need sophisticated pumps, so try Mango Touch's Twin Ankle Strap Pumps ($130), which look just like Saldana's pair!
Tip #5: Layer a loose knit over a tunic dress and cinch with a belt to create a luxe bohemian silhouette.
Try as we might, we're not sure we could make a grocery shopping ensemble look as stylish as Olivia Palermo's. The trendsetter ran errands in New York last month wearing an artfully layered look consisting of Rebecca Minkoff's Sunset V-Neck Sweater ($228) and a floral maxi, which she cinched with an Ann Taylor belt and accessorized with a Dior bag. We appreciate how the fluid, easygoing pieces give off a boho vibe, while the belt maintains a polished sensibility. Plus, we love how she fearlessly clashed two different patterns, making the outfit wonderfully unique. To try your hand at Palermo-inspired layering, scoop up a striped sweater like Forever 21's Macrame Open Knit Sweater ($23), which has a relaxed silhouette. Wear either over a long printed dress, such as C&C California's Halter V-Neck Maxi Dress ($118) or Young Fabulous and Broke's Maelle Aztec Wash Maxi Dress ($176), and add Hive & Honey's Wide Bird Belt ($58) to accentuate your waist.
Tip #6: Punctuate a vibrant monochromatic outfit with equally bold lace-up oxfords.
Striking red carpet outfits, spectacular stage attire, and can't-miss-it beauty looks are all part of Rihanna's repertoire, so it comes as no surprise that even her off-duty getups make a bold statement! Case in point: the ensemble the singer wore to dinner in New York last month. We're crazy for the vibrant monochromatic pieces that she punctuated with Christian Louboutin's Havana Trash Oxfords ($895). As if bright red separates weren't lively enough, the addition of her colorful oxfords made this an unforgettable look indeed. If you can't splurge on Louboutins, we're also fans of Steve Madden's Taxxi Oxfords ($90), Bass' Maebird Shoes ($129), and OluKai's Pakele Nui Oxfords ($125), all of which are anything-but-basic choices sans the hefty price tag.--Erin Fitzpatrick
Photo of Elettra Weidemann, Kate Mara & Dianna Agron, courtesy of Getty Images; Photos of Olivia Palermo and Rihanna, courtesy of Splash News; Photo of Zoe Saldana, courtesy of Billy Farrell Agency.


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As courageous state legislators enlist in the fight to repel the federal government's assault on the Second Amendment, the governor of one western state is telling a liberty-minded state representative to stand down.
Governor Gary Herbert of Utah recently called a pro-gun rights bill sponsored by a Utah state representative "an exaggeration" and encouraged the lawmaker to "adhere to the law."
This is not the level of support citizens of the Beehive State would expect from the man they elected to lead their state.
Herbert was specifically criticizing a measure offered by first-term Representative Brian Greene (R-Pleasant Grove). The bill is titled the State Supremacy Firearms Act.
Patterned after similar measures proposed in a dozen states, the Utah State Supremacy Firearm Act restores the walls of state sovereignty protected by the Constitution. Representative Greene provided The New American with an advance copy of the measure. The preamble of the legislation declares:
It is the exclusive authority of the Legislature of this State to adopt and enact any and all laws, orders, rules or regulations as may be deemed necessary regarding the manufacture, transfer, possession, ownership, and/or use of firearms within the State of Utah, and ... any federal action which attempts to impose limitations on firearms contrary to the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, or the Constitution or laws of the State of Utah, shall be unenforceable in Utah.
Greene's bill goes beyond simply restating the fact of state supremacy in this area, however. It criminalizes participation by a federal agent in any federal disarmament program within Utah. Section 2 B declares:
Any official, agent or employee of the United States government who enforces or attempts to enforce any act, law, order, rule or regulation of the United States government upon a personal firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition that is owned or manufactured commercially or privately in Utah and while the same remains exclusively within the borders of Utah shall be guilty of a third degree felony, and subject to imprisonment not to exceed five (5) years and/or a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).
State employees and officers are likewise prohibited from executing federal gun control laws:
Click here to read the entire article.
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With the number of all-terrain vehicle riders climbing to exceed 16 million at locations across the United States, land managers are attempting to balance the activity's popularity with the nation's natural resources.
"ATV riding can be a blast," said Patti Klein, national stewardship coordinator for the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. "But it can also be damaging to public lands if not done responsibly. As land managers, we encourage people to help protect the great outdoors by riding responsibly and practicing outdoor ethics, like those created by Tread Lightly!."
Tread Lightly!, a non-profit organization that educates people to recreate responsibly, has issued several practical tips on minimizing environmental impact from ATVs.
The independent recreation group encourages Carbon County all-terrain vehicle enthusiasts to:
Remain on roads, trails or other areas designated for ATV use.
Try to travel in the middle of the trail to avoid widening it.
Cross streams only at designated fording points, where the trail crosses the stream.
Approach the stream slowly, crossing at a 90-degree angle.
On switchbacks, avoid roosting around the apex of the turn when climbing or brake-sliding during descent, both of which gouge the trail.
On slick trails, moderate the throttle and use the clutch to gain maximum traction with minimum wheel-spin.
Try to avoid muddy trails, save them for future trips when they are dry.
People venturing onto public lands should pack out what they pack in. Carry trash bags on vehicles and pick up litter left by others.
Following a ride, wash your ATV and support vehicle to avoid spreading noxious weeds the next time you ride.
Observe proper human waste disposal. Bury at least six inches deep and camouflage the hole or pack out the waste.
Take an ATV training course to maximize safety. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and other safety gear.
To find places to ride, ATV enthusiasts in Castle Valley should contact local land managers, pointed out the non-profit organization. The group provides additional tips at www.treadlightly.org.


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Using a vibrator during pregnancy is generally safe – although if the material (such as plastic) that the vibrator is made from is more rigid than flesh and if you're using it for penetration, be extra careful not to penetrate too forcefully. If you use one, make sure it's clean.
In these circumstances, a vibrator would not be safe: If you have placenta previa, using a sex toy (or, for that matter, having intercourse) could traumatize the placenta and cause heavy bleeding that might jeopardize your pregnancy. If you're at risk for premature labor, having an orgasm could cause contractions. And if your water has broken and you insert a sex toy, there's a risk of infection to the baby.
If you're having a healthy pregnancy, it's safe to use a vibrator. But if you're at risk for preterm labor, it can be risky to have an orgasm, because an orgasm can stimulate contractions.


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Crew receives pair of national awards
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew announced today that it has been awarded a pair of national club honors. The Crew won the PROMAXBDA Sports Media Marketing Award for Best Spot for the television commercial entitled "Family," while Crew Stadium was named Sports Turf Managers Association's 2013 Field of the Year.
WATCH: "Family" – winners of PROMAXBDA Sports Media Marketing Award for Best Spot.
The 2013 Sports Media Marketing Awards were announced in New York City on November 19 and the Crew was one of nine MLS teams recognized. Of the five finalists, the Crew's "I'm a Fortress" television spot – focusing on Crew Stadium as the United States Men's National Team's spiritual home – was also nominated.
"It's an honor to receive this award and to be recognized by the highly competitive sports industry for our efforts in branding the Crew," said Crew Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Mike Malo. "A lot of the credit needs to go to our creative partners, Space Junk Media, for doing such a great job in conceptualizing and producing this award-winning spot that really captured the essence of our brand."
The field honor for the Crew is the second time the club has won the award since 2010 and first under the direction of Weston Appelfeller, the Crew's Director of Stadium Grounds. The award, given annually since 1992, recognizes association members that manage soccer, baseball, football, softball and other sporting fields at the professional, collegiate or schools and parks level.
WATCH: "Setting the Stage" – how Crew Stadium's field is prepared ahead of an MLS match.
"We are extremely excited to receive this distinction," said Crew Director of Stadium Grounds Weston Appelfeller. "We put a lot of time and effort into making our pitch the best it can be and to be recognized for our work is truly an honor."
The Black & Gold open their 19th season in Major League Soccer on Saturday, March 8 at D.C. United. The Crew's home schedule begins with a visit from the Philadelphia Union on Saturday, March 22. 2014 season tickets, group tickets, premier seating and 10-match plans are already on sale, along with a special Holiday Pack, while information for purchasing single-game tickets for all Crew regular-season home games will be released at later date.


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Counseling and Testing Center
Mary E. Forney Hall, Rm 306
1210 Blake Avenue
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID 83844-3140
phone: 208-885-6716
fax: 208-885-4354
Counseling and Testing Center Hours
8:00 am-5:00 pm (academic year)
7:30 am-4:30 pm (summer)
Testing Phone: 885-5138
CTC After-hours Crisis Line: 208-885-6716
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Students frequently experience stress and anxiety related to academic pressures such as tests and deadlines as well as stress related to personal and relationship issues. The CTC offers training in a variety of stress management techniques including paced breathing, mindfulness, and biofeedback. Biofeedback is a technique using sensors designed to help reduce tension, anxiety, and stress-related physical symptoms such as headaches and poor sleep.
Staff psychologists are available to provide consultation and outreach educational program services and to faculty, staff, living groups, and parents on a variety of topics such as career decision-making, stress management, anxiety, relationships, managing depression, parenting skills, assertive communication, and self-esteem. Requests for programs should be made at least two weeks in advance.
The Self-Help Resource Room provides free information about a variety of mental health and wellness topics of special interest to students such as Stress Management, Communication Skills, Relationships, and Managing Depression. A list of the books and handouts in the Self-Help Resource Room is available at the CTC or the CTC website, www.uidaho.edu/ctc The CTC also provides free access to full-spectrum lights that have been found to reduce symptoms of seasonal winter depression (SAD) for many people. Students may use the lights on a drop-in basis or call to reserve a time for light therapy.
The CTC offers a variety of testing services. These include placement tests such as COMPASS which is used to determine initial placement in math and English courses, and advanced placement exams such as CLEP which allow students to earn college credit by passing exams in a variety of subject areas. The CTC also administers many of the national testing programs such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, TOEFL, and PRAXIS and provides a secure testing environment for students who need exams proctored. Assessment services include evaluations for learning disabilities and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. In addition, psychological, diagnostic and career assessments are often used in the context of counseling and are available at the CTC. A fee is charged for most assessment and testing services. For more detailed information go to www.uidaho.edu/ctc/testing or call 208-885-5138.