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West Seattle Crime Watch: Possible gunshot investigatedJune 1, 2012 at 3:45 am | In West Seattle news, West Seattle police | 22 Comments
3:45 AM: Continuing the overnight watch – police are checking out a report of a possible gunshot heard somewhere in the High Point/Gatewood area. So far, no report of anyone actually being shot, but after the dispatcher put out the word of calls that had come in, one officer said he had heard it while "near the cemetery" (east of High Point) and thought it sounded like a shot and glass breaking. We'll update if anything conclusive is found.
4:06 AM: Nothing so far – and with apparently no one reporting damage or injury thus far, police have hit something of a dead end.
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Comment by unbelieveable — 4:42 am June 1, 2012 #
It sounded like a firework to me, complete with a finishing sizzle. Could certainly be wrong, though.
Comment by Yardvark — 5:16 am June 1, 2012 #
People we heard from via e-mail and Facebook did describe a loud bang/boom. Still as of this writing – I've been monitoring continuously – nothing reported to have been found.
Heard it over near Morgan and thought it was a gunshot as well
Comment by tammiws — 7:14 am June 1, 2012 #
i heard it. It did not sound like a gun shot. More firework sound.
Comment by denise — 7:52 am June 1, 2012 #
For some reason I woke up exactly at 3:33am and heard it about a minute later. Sounded like a firework.
Comment by Dave — 8:02 am June 1, 2012 #
It was a lot louder than a shot or a firework – more like a very loud BOOM
Comment by thd — 8:36 am June 1, 2012 #
I heard it on 36th and Othello and thought it sounded like a big boom! It woke me up.
Comment by Sam — 9:00 am June 1, 2012 #
We heard something about that time over on 18th.
Comment by ST — 9:11 am June 1, 2012 #
It was loud, I heard it in Morgan Junction. I can't imagine a gun could be that loud.
Comment by c — 9:26 am June 1, 2012 #
I heard it. Maybe 3:30. It was VERY loud.
Comment by sarelly — 1:21 pm June 1, 2012 #
I'm at 34th and Morgan, roughly. I heard it last night over the sound of a movie I was watching (though my windows were open) and it made me get up off the couch and walk around my house just in case. Sounded like somebody detonated something inside a building or under a cover, it was a deep thump almost felt more than heard. I thought I heard glass tinkling afterwards (maybe that was the firework sizzle at end?) I don't think it really sounded like a gunshot, maybe a 12-gauge shell if anything.
Comment by Cascadianone — 3:04 pm June 1, 2012 #
Anyone know anything about a homicide in the 2800 block of SW Dakota Street? SPD 911 Incident Response website notes one took place and haven't been able to find out any details.
Comment by Down In Delridge — 4:46 pm June 1, 2012 #
DID, I have just checked both maps in a variety of configurations and am not seeing any homicide icons/labels anywhere. In addition, unless it was a ruling in a case after the fact, I can't imagine any way a homicide investigation wouldn't have come to our attention (among others') by now, thanks to the amazing community tipster network among other things (plus continuous scanner listening, 911 monitoring, alerts set for SPD tweets, and a zillion other things … ) Did you see a time stamp for the incident? P.S. I expect to see police leadership at the safety walk on Beach Drive in an hour and a half and will ask them just to be sure … plus, I'm not too far from that area so I'll run by on my way back to HQ … TR
Just saw three ambulances going south post Fairmount Park.
Comment by Paul — 6:44 pm June 1, 2012 #
I heard it, in the same area, and I keep hearing one guy just screaming at the top of his lungs, and he was out last night around the same time. Anyone else hear this guy? Sounds like it is coming from 34th and Raymond.
Comment by Masha — 7:17 am June 2, 2012 #
WSB-TR, There was a time stamp and a CAD Event Number but I did not record them. My fail. If memory serves, the incident was dated May 30 or 31.
Been monitoring the SPD 911 Incident Response daily to get a sense of hyper local calls to 911. Shocking number of 911 Mental Complaints occurring in the Avalon corridor, from near Yancy south to Genesee. I don't want to think that many of these calls are related to the Transitional Resources housing project….but they likely are. There was a Threats-Kill report filed on May 31 around noon for the 29XX block of Avalon. CAD Event Number 12000168222.
Comment by Down In Delridge — 7:41 am June 2, 2012 #
DID – we did ask Lt. Davis from the precinct at the safety walk re: your sighting. Nothing that he has heard of.
WSB-TR, Thanks for asking SPD. Will ask around and see if any of the neighbors heard or know anything about the incident.
Comment by Down In Delridge — 9:59 am June 2, 2012 #
Just heard another loud bang like a gunshot in Seaview around 48th and Findlay about 10:30pm 6/5
Comment by Rick — 10:58 pm June 5, 2012 #
We've got a separate story working about that. Possible fireworks.
We heard a loud noise last night around 10:30 pm on Tuesday the 5th. We don't think it sounded like a gun or shotgun. Just a loud BOOM. 50th and Genesee area.
Comment by Vern — 10:09 pm June 6, 2012 #
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Living in Hawaii, I try and find as many ways to use pineapple as possible. I love it. I'm addicted. Grilled pineapple? Amazing! My Mom was here a few weeks ago helping me get all moved in, the house decorated, and teaching me a few things about the grill so I could impress my Husband when he arrived home. We grilled every single night she was here and had a blast. I feel like a whole new world of recipes is open to me now that I'm no longer reliant on my Husband knowing in advance he'll be home … [Read more...]
Almond Cake
I love this cake. ingredients 1 cup of butter 1 cup of water 2 cups of sugar 2 cups flour 2 eggs 1/2 cup of sour cream 1 tsp. almond extract { see ingredients for icing below } Preheat your oven to 375° Bring 1 cup of butter (2 sticks) and 1 cup of water to a boil. Take off burner, stir in 2 cups of sugar until dissolved. In another bowl, mix 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda & 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Then make a hole in the flour, pour … [Read more...]
Banana Bread and Muffins
I first posted this on my old website (colorarmy.com) back in 2007, I've since added a few things and polished the recipe up a bit. Here is the new and improved recipe complete with updated picture (above). Enjoy! (not pictured: vanilla & 4th banana) 1 Stick Butter 1 Cup Sugar 2 Eggs 4 Crushed Ripe Bananas 2 Cups Flour 1 tsp. Baking Soda 1/8 tsp. Salt 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/4 C. Nuts (optional) step 1 Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Combine … [Read more...]
Grilled Asparagus
Okay I realize this isn't rocket science, but it's something I've always shied away from and therefore feel the need to share with you all. Grilling. I've never attempted to grill a thing. This has a lot to do with the fact that my Dad and Husband are both rockstars with the grill. This past week my Mom has been teaching me how to grill so I can impress my Husband, yay Mom :) I've learned quite a few new recipes and am super excited to share this first (and my favorite) one. Let me preface this … [Read more...]
Fancy Macaroni & Cheese
The very first blog I ever came across and subscribed to was KevinAndAmanda.com, I've always been obsessed with fonts and her site has a ton of cute *free* handwriting fonts! It was a nice little bonus that I also loved everything she writes about :) Her blog will always be my all-time favorite :) I first learned of The Pioneer Woman from a blog Amanda wrote about having tried a chicken recipe of Ree's. Through Amanda's fabulous blog I've discovered so many other amazing bloggers, one … [Read more...]
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
I've long been a fan of plain 'ol strawberry shortcake, but this recipe really brings it's A game. It's a little more involved, meaning you don't by pound cake or those pre-made shortcakes (which I totally dig, by the way). Here's the biscuit recipe: Turbinado Shortcakes from Country Living Then you just cut up some strawberries, mix in some sugar and let them sit in the refrigerator for a little bit to soak up the sweetness. Homemade whipped cream: heavy … [Read more...]
Salad Bar Lunch
A couple of weeks ago my Mom made this pretty little salad bar for lunch, complete with homemade croutons. It was such a nice little touch having all of the toppings on a tray in the middle of the table. It was quick, easy and delicious! Have some friends over for lunch one day and spend more time chatting than cooking with this neat little idea courtesy of my Mama :) pictured: diced green olives giardiniera homemade croutons boiled eggs black olives bacon … [Read more...]
Monkey Bread
I first saw this on Jon & Kate Plus 8 a looooong time ago and only recently decided to try my hand at it. Kids love monkey bread! They especially love to help make monkey bread, and a mess while doing so... Well my kid, anyway :) There are a bazillion different monkey bread recipes out there, this is just my take on a very common (but delicious!) dessert. I wonder how many more times I can say monkey bread today? Anyway, enjoy this monkey bread recipe! Ingredients: 2 16.3 oz cans of … [Read more...]


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Hello Everyone,
I have been on Weight Watchers at beginning of last year & i have recently now started back on it again, Can someone explain how simply filling works as i am doing it myself at home.
do you still have the 49 weekly points?
is everything listed on the website free foods to eat or do you have to add them as points?
does anybody have any simply filling recipes or ideas?
Appreciate the help.


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FITZHUGH, JOHN T. P. (1815–?). John T. P. Fitzhugh, physician and soldier at San Jacinto, was born in Prince William County, Virginia, in 1815 and immigrated to Texas in 1835. At Nacogdoches on January 14, 1836, he enrolled for six months as a private in the Volunteer Auxiliary Corps. Later he served as assistant surgeon under William Francis H. Davidson on the staff of Col. Edward Burleson, commander of the First Regiment, Texas Volunteers. At the battle of San Jacinto, having received no orders, Fitzhugh and the other medical officers advanced with the Texas troops, ready to treat the wounded or take part in the fighting as need be. Fitzhugh entered the fight at the center of the Mexican line.
His brother Wesley was a private in Capt. Gustavus A. Parker's company of Georgia volunteers and later a "surgeon dentist" in Brig. Gen. Thomas J. Green's Second Brigade of the Army of the Republic of Texas. Wesley Fitzhugh died on September 11, 1836. After leaving the army John Fitzhugh practiced medicine in Bastrop County for five years. He was in Bastrop as late as January 22, 1840, when he made application to become administrator of his brother's estate; both he and his brother had received bounty donations in Van Zandt County. By 1858 he had returned to Prince Edward County, Virginia, and the following year was living in Canton, Mississippi. He was still living there in 1874, when he became a member of the Texas Veterans Association, but by October 1877 he had moved to Warren County, Mississippi.
Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Muster Rolls of the Texas Revolution (Austin, 1986). Sam Houston Dixon and Louis Wiltz Kemp, The Heroes of San Jacinto (Houston: Anson Jones, 1932). Thomas L. Miller, Bounty and Donation Land Grants of Texas, 1835–1888 (Austin: University of Texas Press, 1967). Pat Ireland Nixon, The Medical Story of Early Texas, 1528–1853 (Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Lupe Memorial Fund, 1946). Telegraph and Texas Register, September 28, 1836.
The following, adapted from the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition, is the preferred citation for this article.Thomas W. Cutrer, "FITZHUGH, JOHN T. P.," Handbook of Texas Online (http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/ffi29), accessed November 26, 2015. Uploaded on June 12, 2010. Published by the Texas State Historical Association.
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By iMFDirect
As you trudge back to the office or cubie with a little sand still crunching in your backpack, you know the holiday is over. To help you catch up, here are some blogs to re-read to get you back into the swing of things.
Remember Europe? I thought so. The European Central Bank is center stage this week as inflation in Europe has hit a trough, which reminded me of our blog about deflation back in March that rattled a few cages.
Which brings us to what will or won't happen with global interest rates, and their impact on well, pretty much everyone. We've analyzed the tea leaves so you don't have to.
Filed under: Asia, Economic Crisis, Economic research, Emerging Markets, Europe, IMF, Inequality, International Monetary Fund, Low-income countries | Tagged: China, deflation, Europe, European Central Bank, Fiscal Monitor, Global Financial Stability Report, IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings, inequality, interest rates, United States, World Economic Outlook | Leave a comment »


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$9.1 Billion: The Economic Cost of Predatory Lending (2001)
Published: July 25, 2001
In 2001, the Coalition for Responsible Lending estimated that several common predatory mortgage practices cost U.S. borrowers $9.1 billion each year. For the most part, these practices were entirely legal under the law at that time. The report concludes that the solution is reforms to state and federal lending laws.


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State Capitol in Lansing. / 2009 photo by Al Goldis/Associated Press
LANSING — Suspicion-based drug testing of welfare recipients would become the norm under a bill passed by the state Senate Thursday.
■ Related: Bill lets service be a requirement for welfare
On a 25-11 straight party-line vote, with Republicans supporting the testing and Democrats opposing, the Senate approved the bill, which would require the Department of Human Services to set up a pilot drug-testing program in three counties. The counties have not been selected yet.
The bill included $500,000 to pay for the drug testing, which would be administered if DHS had a suspicion that the welfare recipient was using illegal drugs. If they refuse the test or test positive, they would no longer receive their benefits.
Sen. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, said the testing was needed to protect the children of drug users.
The vote youre about to take is not against the poor of this state. Its for the children, he said. Children are starving, theyre hungry because their parents are abusing the welfare that were giving them.
But Sen. Vincent Gregory, D-Southfield, said it was wrong to single out poor people for testing.
Im continually frustrated by the priorities of this Legislature and the ongoing attacks on the low-income residents of the state, he said. The companies we give tax breaks to are not required to be drug tested. We give out tax credits to schools, students and police and fire, and now the only ones subject to drug screening are the poorest of the poor.
The Senate approved amendments to the bill that would protect the benefits for children of parents who tested positive for illegal substances, as well as people with medical marijuana cards or valid prescriptions for drugs. Those amendments mean the bill will have to be sent back to the House for concurrence.
Michigan has about 44,400 people who get roughly $394 in Family Independence Program benefits a month. That number includes 13,000 children who receive benefits but who wouldnt get drug tested so 31,400 people could be affected by the new law.
The state would save $4,700 a year for every person removed from the welfare rolls, according to an analysis of the bill done by the Senate.
Michigan approved a similar program in 1999, but it didnt include a suspicion-based screening for the test. It was ruled unconstitutional. The Department of Human Services will be responsible for using an empirically validated screening tool to confirm its suspicion that a recipient is using drugs.
The ACLU wont challenge the law because it includes the suspicion trigger, said Shelli Weisberg, a spokeswoman for the organization.
Well certainly watch the operation of it. It will be interesting to see how many people they test and how many test positive, she said. We still have a problem with the focus on poor people. There are a lot of people who get support from the state, but they continue to focus on testing poor people.
Florida has implemented a similar program and referred about 22% of recipients for drug testing. Only 5% tested positive for drug use.
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Symphony No. 4 (Beethoven)
The Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60, is a symphony in four movements composed by Ludwig van Beethoven in the summer of 1806.[1] It was premièred in March 1807 at a private concert of the home of Prince Franz Joseph von Lobkowitz.[2]
The work was dedicated to Count Franz von Oppersdorff, a relative of Beethoven's patron, Prince Lichnowsky. The Count met Beethoven when he traveled to Lichnowsky's summer home where Beethoven was staying. Von Oppersdorff listened to Beethoven's Symphony No. 2 in D Major, and liked it so much that he offered a great amount of money for Beethoven to compose a new symphony for him. Beethoven undertook the new work during the summer of 1806 and completed it in roughly a month, while working on the Fourth Piano Concerto and revising his opera Fidelio, then still known as Leonore. The dedication was made to "the Silesian nobleman Count Franz von Oppersdorf".[3] Hector Berlioz was so enamoured of the symphony's 2nd movement that he claimed it was the work of the Archangel Michael, and not that of a human.[4]
The symphony is scored for flute, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets in B-flat, 2 bassoons, 2 horns in B-flat and E-flat, 2 trumpets in B-flat and E-flat, timpani and strings.
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The work is in four movements:
- Adagio – Allegro vivace, 2/2
- Adagio, 3/4 in E-flat major
- Allegro vivace, 3/4
- Allegro ma non troppo, 2/4
The work takes about 33 minutes to perform.
In general the symphony is sunny and cheerful, with light instrumentation in a manner that recalls the symphonies of Joseph Haydn, with whom Beethoven had studied a decade before. The Fourth Symphony contrasts with the swooping changes of Beethoven's composition style in the previous Third Symphony, and is often overshadowed by both its predecessor and following work, the celebrated Fifth Symphony which Beethoven had set aside to complete the Fourth. Despite being written in a style more akin to that of Beethoven's first two symphonies, the Fourth contains many aspects that show his growing strength as a composer, most notably the B-flat minor Adagio introduction to the first movement, which Leonard Bernstein described as a "mysterious introduction which hovers around minor modes, tip-toeing its tenuous weight through ambiguous unrelated keys and so reluctant to settle down into its final B-flat major."[5]
- ^ Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 Pastorale (Schott Music), ed. Max Unger, p. vi
- ^ Steinberg, Michael. The Symphony: A Listeners Guide. pp. 19-24. Oxford University Press, 1995.
- ^ Paul Netl (1976) Beethoven Handbook. New York: Frederick Ungar Publishing Co., p. 262
- ^ Thompson, Oscar (1935). How to Understand Music. New York: The Dial Press, Inc. p. 172.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAVt299d6kY&list=PL94868467DC29BAAD&index=4
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- Symphony No. 4: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project
- Analysis of the Beethoven Symphony No. 4, all-about-beethoven.com
- Full score of Beethoven's Fourth Symphony
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Holiday Season Ushers in Another Xmas Price Index from Deutsch NY, PNC - Posted December 2, 2013
With Thanksgiving over (and Hanukkah currently underway), the 2013 winter holiday season is upon us, and with it comes Deutsch NY's annual Christmas Price Index for PNC. In case you don't know, the Christmas Price Index shows the actual cost of ... [GalleyCat]
New Outback Holiday Spot Doesn't Pass The Smell Test - Posted December 20, 2012
There are two versions of Outback's "12 Days of Leftovers" commercial: a shorter 90-second video where talking leftover foods like Fuzzy Macaroni and A Half-Eaten Leg of Turkey sing an annoying riff on "The 12 Days of Christmas," and a ridicu... [GalleyCat]
Another Year, Another Xmas Price Index from Deutsch NY, PNC - Posted November 26, 2012
Ah yes, boys and girls, nothing rings in the holidays quite like PNC's Christmas Price Index, which has become an annual tradition like repeat airings of It's a Wonderful Life, but is actually aimed at making economics somehow digestible for both kids and adults. I don't know about you, but just... [GalleyCat]


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30 Social Media Predictions From 30 Social Media Pros
How will social media impact marketers and businesses in 2011? We sought expert opinions from a wide range of pros you're likely familiar with.
Since we started Social Media Examiner in October 2009, we've published more than 280 articles. These original posts were written by dozens of social media professionals.
We decided to tap their knowledge and expertise to see what's likely coming next year. Here are their predictions for where social media is headed in the next 12 months.
What Old McDonald Can Teach You About Social Media
The average American is hit with an average of 4,000 promotions every single day. And most people ignore almost all of the ads.
Consumers have developed extremely sophisticated filters. As a marketer, you're fighting that filter every day.
What if you could take the filter out of play altogether? You can. Here's how:
Dealing With Employees Who Are Social Media Celebrities
One of the big promises of social media is that literally anyone can become a celebrity now because of cheap and easy access to social media tools. We all have a shot at our 15 megabytes of fame if we can create compelling content.
But what are the implications for businesses that get serious about social media? Are there hidden dangers lurking for companies whose employees are "too good" with social media? This article will explore five benefits and five threats of celebrity employees.
How to Incorporate the iPad Into Your Social Strategy
Nobody can pump up a new product launch quite like Apple. Take a semi-rabid fan base, a celebrity CEO and products that just sparkle, and you have all the makings of something big.
In its first month alone, the iPad had already racked up a million units sold. There's so much online chatter about it, as of this writing a Google search on the name alone generates 107 million search results. The hype and the sales are soaring.
But what does this mean for social media and the way people use the Internet? Are there just a million new Apple toy owners out there or is this the beginning of a broader, more meaningful shift?


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Machine-assisted mathematical proofs, specifically with HOL:
I am currently engaged, and look to continue to be so for some time, in
a project to turn the early sections of Saunders Mac Lane's Categories
for the Working Mathematician into HOL. The only product of this work
ready for release as of Spring 2001 is a collection of general-purpose
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Statement from Minister John Baird on Death of Kim Jong-il
(No. 383 - December 19, 2011 - Noon ET) Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement on the death of Kim Jong-il:
"We note this passing and hope the important transition it signals will allow the people of North Korea to emerge from six decades of isolation, oppression and misery.
"It is past due for North Korea to change its ways and for those who lead it to meet the real needs of the North Korean people.
"Canada remains committed to a secure Korean peninsula and a peaceful, prosperous broader region; we will work with our allies to those ends."
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Quick Picks for weekend of Oct. 11-13 from LocalSpins.com.
Quick Picks for weekend of Oct. 11-13 from LocalSpins.com.
Acoustic Oasis
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE JP's Coffee, 57 E. Eighth St.
COST $5 (includes brewed coffee)
INFO This monthly series showcasing local artists in the west half of the coffee shop continues with Acoustic Oasis — acoustic music with vocals, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, clarinet and ukulele. Capacity is only 40, so consider purchasing tickets in advance by calling (616) 396-5465.
The Northern Skies
WHEN 9 p.m. Friday
WHERE New Holland Brewing, 66 E. Eighth St.
COST Free
INFO The Northern Skies – led by singer-songwriter Eric Engblade, with violinist Jeffrey Niemeier, bassist Eric Raby and drummer Jake Castillo – oozes folk-rock charm and energy, aptly demonstrated on their most recent album, 2012's "Thick as Thieves." The Ben Daniels Band plays New Holland on Saturday.
Deep Greens and Blues
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Curragh Irish Pub, 73 E. Eighth St.
COST Free
INFO With a sound that spans Little Big Town to Colbie Caillat, Grand Rapids' Deep Greens and Blues trio brings its acoustic folk/country milieu – covers and originals – to the Curragh.
Fossil Eyes, Dalinian, It's a Secret, Clevinger
WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Lemonjello's, 61 E. Ninth St.
INFO Kalamazoo's Fossil Eyes' aggressive post-hardcore includes songs such as "Affection, Addiction, Anonymous." Muskegon's It's a Secret, meanwhile, falls into the pop-punk vein, while Saginaw's Dalinian projects a more atmospheric sort of alternative indie-rock.
El Kabong
WHEN 9:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Itty Bitty Bar, 1136 Ottawa Beach Road
COST Free
INFO A rock 'n' roll party of epic proportions. That's the way El Kabong describes its live music approach, with a repertoire that includes tunes by Santana, Tom Petty, Free, John Mellencamp, The Romantics and T. Rex.
Sophistafunk, Kris Lager Band
WHEN 10 p.m. Saturday (doors open at 9 p.m.)
WHERE Park Theatre, 248 S. River Ave.
COST $7 advance, $10 day of show
INFO The name says it all: Sophistafunk, from Syracuse, N.Y., is a hard-touring trio that "blends a deep pocket, powerful lyrics and devastatingly funky vintage-key licks to create a massive, high-energy sound." Their Holland stop comes in the middle of a cross-country tour from Oregon to Maryland.
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All Sons & Daughters, Tim Timmons
WHEN 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE Covenant Fine Arts Center, Calvin College, Grand Rapids
INFO This Tennessee neo-folk Christian worship duo falls into the Mumford & Sons folk revival scene sonically, while seeking the light in a world of darkness. The group is crisscrossing much of the country on its current tour.
— Find more listings and news about West Michigan's music scene at John Sinkevics' LocalSpins.com. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Florida retailers have added tens of thousands of jobs over the last year, and those in the industry are optimistic the trend will continue.
Florida Retailers added 55,000 new jobs from December 2012 to December 2013. Rick McAllister, CEO of Florida Retail Federation, said stores saw a 3 to 4 percent increase over the holidays.
"We really expected it to continue the trend that we'd seen over the last 24 months, which has been a good, healthy, steady increase," said McAllister.
To keep growing, retailers have a legislative wish list. It includes three tax-free holidays: One for school supplies, another for hurricane preparedness, and one for energy star appliances.
"Florida's families need tax relief, and tax relief also energizes sales," McAllister said.
One of every three jobs created in 2013 were in the retail industry. Retailers fear losing market share to online dealers unless the state starts collecting the tax already owed on Internet sales.
Current law exempts businesses without a brick and mortar presence in the state.
"They're going to sell it seven to seven and a half percent cheaper than we can do it because we have to tax it. That's just not fair," said Randy Miller, vice president of Florida Retail Federation.
Construction was the only industry that grew faster than retail last year, good news for retailers because growth in the construction industry helps other industries.
"Thank God for that because we all know and learned during the recession the construction and housing industry has such a huge impact on our state economy," McAllister said.
Gov. Rick Scott is proposing a 10-day back-to-school sales tax holiday.
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three weeks worth of blogging
where to begin….. i guess at the beginning. we landed in hok kong the night of the 22. exhausted, and excited to be in another country, it was a bit of a letdown that the first thing we saw after walking off the airplane was a starbucks. figures.
but i've come to realize now after being here for 3 weeks that this obvious influence from western culture has been integrated, almost seemlessly, into hong kong culture. this city is so international. walking down the street you hear many different languages, and all kinds of people. you see markets overflowing with everything from goldfish to jade right down the street from a massive nike store. its really the best of both worlds, and its up to you which culture you choose to immerse yourself in.
one of the best things about hong kong is the public transportation system, without which i would feel completely lost. this city is HUGE. its like 5 new york cities piled on top of eachother in only a quarter of the space. no matter where you go in the city, you are surrounded by people at all hours of the day and night. no matter how far you ride the subway or bus, the highrises keep popping up, towering overhead, dwarfing you and making your life feel incredibly insignificant. not being a city girl, i cant understand how people could live in a place so overwhelmingly loud and bustling all the time. but to experience it for this summer has been wonderful.
another great part about hong kong is that 2/3 of the territory is actually undeveloped. meaning big beautiful mountains, deserted beaches, and untouched plains. the problem is getting to them. i joined a hiking club last week called the Hong Kong Trampers. we meet up and go on different hikes every week. last weekend we went to Lantau island and climbed to its peak, and then back down to some waterfalls, with big pools in rock basins perfect for swimming. floating in the clear pools looking up at the sky, i couldnt believe i was in the same city that kicked my ass the night before while trying to push my way onto a crowded subway train. again, its these stark constrasts that make hk such an interesting place, and make me want to explore as much of it as possible.
the nightlife here is unlike anything ive ever experienced. my first time out with my friends was shocking. we climbed out of the subway station at central to go to the lan kwai fong district, and i was floored. the streets were packed with people for a 4 square block radius round the main street. bars lined each side, all blaring music and flashing lights. it took some getting used to, but now i feel like i understand the appeal of this atmosphere, even if it can get overwhelming sometimes.
what keeps me grounded in this massive, crazy city is the research im doing. the professor i work for, dr. qiu, is so smart and helpful, and his grad students are as well. im doing a study on the coral reef communities surrounding Sharp Island, a small island off the east coast on hk. after doing research (reading papers and books) for 2 weeks, i finally got to go see the site on monday. it was incredibly beautiful, and im so excited to work there! we took a boat from the Sai Kung harbor to the island. i snorkeled at several spots around the island to take some preliminary observations, and decide which sites i wanted to focus on. there is a large contrast in the coral communities around the island, which is great for my study. i will be looking at local environmental factors that control the density and diversity of the coral communities at 4 sites around the island. this requires several snorkel trips to take photos of quadrats along transects at each site. i will then identify the species of coral based on the photos, and estimate the percentage of coral cover in each quadrat. im excited about this study not only because it means i get to work in beautiful waters, but because it gives me an opportunity to help the hk environment. the waters surrounding Sharp island are not protected as a marine park or reserve, like many other islands in hk, but there is a movement to create a marine park surrounding it. im hoping that the research we do this summer will support the push towards protecting the fragile ecosystem around the island.
phew. ok. sorry about the novel i just wrote. il post more often from now on and keep them shorter….


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Almost everyone knows the song "You're Gonna Miss This" by Trace Adkins (if you haven't, I recommend listening to it). I choke up every time I listen to this song because I can relate to it.
When I was little I couldn't wait to grow-up, I wanted to make my own money and make my own rules. Now I am almost an adult I have come to the conclusion that I grew-up way to fast. I remember thinking how cool it would be to turn 16 so that I could get a license, go to high school and get a job. I never realized how easy it was being a kid.
The only thing you worried about was getting caught running in the house or having to flip your card in elementary school. There is so much more to worry about as an adult like, getting to work on time, paying bills, and having enough money to buy food. Why grow-up so fast?
Enjoy every moment before you have to grow-up. We are going to want these moments back one day, embrace every moment you have left, before you have to grow-up. You may not know it now, but these are some of the best times of your life, I know they are for me. The good times, hard times, fun times, and bad times.
"These are some good times, so take a good look around, you may not know it now but you're gonna miss this."-Trace Adkins (You're Gonna Miss This.)


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People Article On The AIDS Crisis In 1985 Shows Just How Far We've Come
In honor of World AIDS Day, we dug up this vintage People article from 1985, which paints a startling picture of how people first reacted to crisis. At a time when little was known about the disease, and Hollywood was still reeling from actor Rock Hudson's admission that he had AIDS, paranoia and accusations ruled. Finger foods were verboten at parties for fear that you might catch it from a canapé touched by another guest. Joan Rivers stopped drinking her Perrier out of a glass. George Hamilton stored his blood in a private blood bank to keep it uncontaminated. Actors and actresses refused to kiss newcomers on the set, lest they get sick.
"AIDS has spread so much that I don't want to kiss anyone new on the show," Knots Landing star Donna Mills said at the time. "Straight. Gay. Anybody. Let's face it. I don't know who he's been with or who his girl or boyfriend has been with."
While hindsight is always 20/20 and it's unfair to be judgmental about a time when so little was known about the devastating disease, it's both shocking and sobering to read about the hysteria of the time. This World AIDS day, we're feeling grateful to live in an age of hope, not fear. Read this article and you'll realize that's not something to take for granted. (People)


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Big breakfast when I woke up a few hours ago. Like usual.Preparing some bechamel pasta, macaroni to be exact. Bechamel is without any freaking doubt the best pasta sauce EVER. SO DAMN GOOD. Yum, yum, yummmmmmy.
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Eating Panzerotti right now with double cheese. Oh man......
Can't snap a pic of my Masterpiece. My cell phone is charging. lol
Breakfast smoothie (kiwi, banana, soy milk, baby spinach leaves, lime sherbet). And now I'm noshing on some Goldfish snack crackers.
Piiiiiizzaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!! Woohoo!!! Best thing ever. Especially All Dressed like this one.
A whole whack load of veggie dumplings.I love dumplings.
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Big breakfast. I could eat that all day long. I LOOOVE breakfast. Most important meal and most delicious one too!!!
Bought a strawberry shortcake McFlurry at McDonalds. lol
They are yummy!
^^^Oh yes those are delicious totally.
So was my pasta. Don't ask me why there's just one spaghetti in it, I have no idea how it came into there... Or maybe I do.
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^^^Oh yes those are delicious totally.So was my pasta. Don't ask me why there's just one spaghetti in it, I have no idea how it came into there... Or maybe I do.
Dumplings again haha
Subway Teriaki 12" Sub. Best one EVER. And now I'm crunching Old Fashion Cheese And Onions chips. Fuckers are tasty as mad.
Had some samosas and naan bread.Now I'm snacking on roasted seaweed. Best stuff ever!
4 Big Macs and a medium Poutine. Damn our national plate is great.
BBQ at mom's started with a soup then a salad. Then the major plate.1 inch thick steak with BBQ sauce and spices with 4 italian honey and garlic BIG sausages. Think I'm gonna die. So freaking FULL!!! Buuurp.
Mushrooms Cream Soup, St-Jacques Shells to which I added schrimps and covered with cheese. Damn Bechamel/tartar sauce with all these and cheese is great. And fried in Olive Oil veggies.2 Philadelphia Chocolate Spread Cheese and Havarti Cheese slices on top toasts for dessert. Caballero Del Chile Blood Red Wine.
Oh marvel, marvel. Would of costed me 100$ and up in a restaurant, cost me less than 15$. Yup. Much better.
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Made a stir-fry and some dumplings.I'm flipping full.
Macaroni full of damn great stuff. Like Salami and Bologna. And shitloads of vegetables and spices. Cooked in BBQ sauce, Butter and Olive Oil. With Mom's homemade delicious sauce and Parmesan Cheese. Tasty motherfucker that was. FULL I am.
Oh Pancakes for dessert with Rasberry Unsweetened jam over them.
Damn yeah, I'm a freaking extremely great Chief. H3LL yeah I am.
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Broken M & M cookies, and they were delicious.
Part of my job is to stock cookies in one of the deli cabinets. So when I go into the fridge out back and grab the cookie boxes, I get to keep whatever broken ones are in there (because of course, we can't sell bad merchandise). So sometimes (don't tell anyone), I'll "accidentally" drop the M&M box hoping a few extra broke so I can eat them later. I don't even feel a bit guilty. I deserve a cookie, dammit. We all deserve our own cookie.
Samosas again.$2.99 a box. You can't go wrong.
Does a margarita count as food?
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Hi guys,
Simple question. In my assisstant, on the My last 10 posts tab, I can see my posts and at the bottom there is a legend that shows icons for threads with new replies, but I cannot see those icons next to my posts. What am I doing wrong?
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I think thats just a generic box that appears below various pages such as search results and forum indexes. I doubt youre doing anything wrong.
Besides, that page is for your last ten posts, whereas the icons are for threads; so, if youre wanting to see whether people have replied to your posts, this seems not to be the way.
I think the icons probably just appear in all lists of search results, but only because such a list may include threads. For individual posts, the legend is irrelevant.
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so is there an easy way to see if there are replies to your posts, or do you need to subscribe to each thread?
Other BB offer an option, I am not sure about IPBoard. (I like the clean layout here btw)
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I can think of one potential method:
Click Search near the top right, click More Search Options, enter your username into the box near the top right of the resulting page, and then click Perform the search; assuming you leave in place the default options Show results as topics and sorting by descending order of the latest post, you will see a list of all threads in which you have posted, sorted by the most recent reply and labelled with the name of the user who made it.
I hope thats of some use, at least! Perhaps other users with more knowledge of IP.Board will have better ideas about this.
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