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"Governor Spitzer's plan to give drivers licenses to illegal aliens has incensed New Yorkers in every part of the state and every political party because they see the threat it would pose to public safety and security."
"It shall be the duty of every IP-enabled voice service provider engaged in interstate communication to provide 911 service and E-911 service to its subscribers in accordance with the regulations of Federal Communications Commission."
"We reached out to families who lived along the fire zone. Some were so moved by our efforts that they joined in and helped distribute kits to their neighbors' homes to help protect them as well."
"We're also building a statewide criminal justice information system that will enable criminal justice professionals to track offenders from arrest on, without having to use 25 different passwords for 25 different state computer systems."
The Web site takes publicly available information and puts it in usable form so anyone can check up on their representatives' voting records on bills and compare it to contributions from interested parties.
"We got pretty good support from the agency that is implementing these standards, the Department of Information Resources. Once the bill was filed, they got in contact with us and made suggestions, and those suggestions were reasonable, and we kind of worked it together"
"This is an opportunity to build Wi-Fi and most importantly, WiMAX networks with a wider range. But the telephone companies are not interested in going there. They've had a chance. Why don't we let ISPs, municipal authorities, or even communities finance and own a small Wi-Fi network that can link its community to the world?"
"The last couple years -- which have been low-spend years for the state in this category -- the state spent about $90 million, and if you assume the state is going to spend 25 percent less than that, you can start to see the huge amount of savings"
'John retired last year after 12 years on the Legislative Budget Board. He had just got his golf handicap down to six, and they called him and said: you need to be the new state auditor. So he came back.'
'Our message to potential partners is that we are looking at new ideas, and if we see a way to bring value, we are open to listening. We will reduce government cost whether we have a budget problem or not. We will support effective technology contracting and execution.'
'Citizens should be able to watch their government through an Internet portal that connects to the ERP -- see copies of contracts, disclosure affidavits, whether the vendor is a minority business or not, and search by vendor, department, date to see all the work the city is doing.'
'California's technology programs have been diminished by the current budget deficit, restricted by stovepiping and burdened by archaic, bureaucratic processes. All this is occurring while the state stares at ... loss of a skilled technology workforce, with no plan in place to mitigate the resulting risks.'


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Truly awesome. You are the best.
Hey Folks,
Now that GenCon's done and the Neverwinter Campaign Setting is on the shelves, I can finally post the poster maps I created for it.
The process for these was similar to my typical work-flow, just on a larger scale. Like my other maps, I usually start in Photoshop with a rough outline forwarded from R&D or the author and begin developing the stylistic elements like textures and border treatments. Sometimes the maps are following an already established motif though. For example, in this case I was trying to stick with the flavor I have been developing already for my other Forgotten Realms maps. Once I have the working file set up with an outline, borders, text, textures, and a background, I then begin sketching my ink layers. I've created a series of custom ink brushes that allow me to hand draw the details of my maps. Once I'm progressing with the ink layers, if need be, I can cut and paste some elements in a randomized fashion making sure they don't look repetitive. I've also built a library of inked brush stamps that I can use to cut down the drawing time. In addition, I make sure that there aren't any gaps in object outlines if they will be colored separately, this way I can isolate them with a wand tool later on during the coloring phase.
Once the inked details are complete and all the text is placed, the file gets sent off for approvals/edits and then, barring any major revisions, I get down to painting. Again, In my opinion, custom brushes and textures are worth their weight in gold. At this point I usually build some quick alpha channels to separate out the major elements of the image and begin painting on multiple layers. Each map can have dozens of individual ink and color layers since keeping the artwork well organized allows me to edit, paint, and mask off portions of the image quickly and cleanly. I love playing with my layer and brush setting and probably use multiply and hard light almost as much as "normal".
Once the inks and general colors are finished, I take a long look at the image as a whole and try to address any overall color, contrast, or readability issues before forwarding on the final streamlined file to my art director.
So that's basically it. I could go into a lot more detail but would probably need a book to pack it all into.
Hope you like the artwork.
Schley's Tutorials
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Wow! Snatched to my Inspiration folder! Full on awesome man.
Amazing as usual, these are beautiful!
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Love your work, thanks for sharing!
So nice. Thank you for sharing and thanks for just the tidbits on how you do your work flow. I'm not sure I have settled on mine yet so the more I hear how others do it the better.
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Beautiful maps as usual - I'm curious about your ink-brush-stamps - do you have whole buildings as stamps?
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Awesome maps!
Really fantastic maps. You really set the standard of maps nerly too high.
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Embassies and consulates to and from Afghanistan.
Listed in Embassies and Consulates categories are entities such as Embassies, Consulates, High Commissions, Permanent Representatives and de facto equivalents. Information on their formatting, and on the arrangement of related categories, can be found in the FAQ of Society: Government: Embassies and Consulates.


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Greetings All,
I have a pretty simple one I think, I did search this question but I think my case is a little unique. I don't want to do the restore that is mentioned in many threads here so I need a slightly different solution. I've included the build-up to my problem, but it's relatively unimportant, you can skip to "The Problem" if desired.
I've migrated 17 mailboxes to a Zimbra hosting provider (one of the premiers) however 3 of our boxes did not migrate properly, the Domino Migration Wizard just would not transfer messages from these accounts. I've tried this on our own Zimbra server as well so I know it's not anything that the hosting co. has done.
I've initiated tickets with the hosting provider over the last 2 weeks. Quickly they decided that the migration wizard would not work and that they would migrate the accounts via IMAP. So it took a little preparation to get Domino to use IMAP, but a few days later I had it working and sent my passwords for the accounts. Another week later they tell me that their tool (imapsync) does not work and it certainly, clearly, must be Domino's fault. The case must be escalated to Zimbra (really? can't imagine how long I'll be waiting for this now...with angry users) so I take matters into my own hands.
So despite this I've created my own Zimbra server with a trial edition of the software, migrated the data successfully using IMAP and have a working migration of the mailfile on my Zimbra server. Of course, now I need to get it on to my Hosting providers' Zimbra server.
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What is the best way to transfer the migrated mailbox from my zimbra server (which has a different hostname/ips/etc) to my hosting provider? Imapsync? Can I provide a backup of the user's mailfile alone?
Ideas appreciated, Thanks.


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I have the following error. I use outlook 2007 to get mail from zimbra server and i setup a signature with an image linked from URL on that. But when i use outlook to send email to myself, in outlook the signature display ok, but in web interface, the email show 2 attachment file, one Unknow file with rich text format and one picture that i insert (link to file) in signature.
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GAITHERSBURG, Md. (WUSA9) -- Montgomery County Police are investigating a multiple shooting that sent two men to the hospital.
According to police, officers were called out for the sound of gunshots on 7700 block of Prince Hall Court in Gaithersburg on Saturday night.
Upon arrival, they found two men with gunshots wounds and were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injures, police said. One of the victims was located in the parking lot of a Giant supermarket.
Police said the suspect vehicle is a dark grey Impala or Altima. This case is still under investigation.


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Cuisines, concepts San Diego could use more of
The Superdiners cheer for the restaurant scene, say we have room for growth, too
Dream about achieving greatness with your own restaurant? Look below. The Superdiners share what types of dining concepts and cuisines they think we're missing in San Diego.
I'd like to see a bona fide nose-to-table restaurant where butchering is done in-house and dishes feature the odd bits of animals like feet, brains and hearts. — Susan Russo, food writer, cookbook author (Twitter @Susan_Russo)
DEFINITELY missing anything with real Scandinavian influence around here. I lived in Stockholm for 12 years and this city is missing out on an entire world of flavor! — Jeff Josenhans, director of beverage outlets and sommelier at U.S. Grant Hotel
A great tapas restaurant that serves amazing, traditional Spanish tapas . — William Bradley, executive chef at Addison
San Diego is would be a great place for Scandinavian food. This cuisine has been leading the way for the past eight years or so. It's under-rated when it comes to the masses but has stellar flavor profiles and techniques. My sous chef is Norwegian and I have had the pleasure of eating some authentic recipes and goods directly from Norway. Still trying to convince him to open a spot with me! — Ricardo Heredia, executive chef at Alchemy Restaurant
The 24-hour stately diner , with aproned waiters in bow ties and cooks in starched whites working in an open kitchen preparing perfectly executed comfort foods. Guests sit at the counter watching the staff execute perfect soft scrambled eggs with house-made, chunky, corn beef hash garnished with fresh cut fresh chives. Whole chickens glisten as they rotate on a French rotisserie. Lovers snuggle in deep dark booths, reading Rimbaud and Chaucer. Think 13 Coins Restaurant in Seattle. — J. Dean Loring, co-owner of Burger Lounge
While there are plenty of places to get something sweet in San Diego these days (I recall when Extraordinary Desserts on Fifth Avenue was pretty much IT!), I dream of strolling our neighborhoods and popping into pastry shops that embody the spirit of those found in Paris, Barcelona and Vienna or bustling urban cities in Asia. Pastry shops like Ladurée, Pierre Hermé, La Pâtisserie des Rêves, etc. Patisseries where cakes, cookies, pastries, chocolates and confections are beautiful delicacies to visually admire, as well as delightfully consume. I would love to be overwhelmed with choice as to where to buy my passion-fruit mousse cake. San Diego, I think we're ready now. — Tina Luu, pastry chef, food lecturer at the Art Institute of California San Diego
Fusion Peruvian cuisine along the line of the international La Mar Cebicheria (lamarcebicheria.com/prehome). I am particularly attracted to this imaginative and entirely enjoyable food, anyone...? — Andrew Spurgin, consulting chef and event architect, andrewspurgin.com
More places that serve innards and odd parts — offal to be exact. Throw in horse tartare and I'm there. — Bill Sysak, beverage supervisor at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens
San Diego is about community but we are missing a "pay what you can afford" restaurant. They are popping up across the country, and I would love to see one here. Bon Jovi has Soul Kitchen in New Jersey. Panera Bread has three locations (Missouri, Michigan and Portland) and there's SAME Café (So All May Eat) in Denver. — Randee Stratton, real estate broker, avid diner
I'd like to see a good Southern kitchen or two or three. A lot has been written in recent years about the Lowcountry cuisine found in South Carolina and that style migrating to restaurants in other cities. In San Diego, we're still very short on that style of cooking and applying those Lowcountry techniques and recipes to our local ingredients. A few Louisiana-style places come closest, of course, but more would be nice. — Gerald "Dex" Poindexter, publicist, avid diner (Twitter @SuperdinerDex)


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We felt rich, yet we had little more than a roof over our heads and gas in the one vehicle we owned. It was 1974. I rode the public bus to and from work in downtown Wheeling and sometimes hitched a ride with a fellow worker. My husband drove to his job in South Wheeling.
We did not have a telephone, a color TV or a remote control. Basic cable was 13 stations and we were able to watch "Happy Days" on the 19-inch portable television without any problem.
I know that's hard to believe as today we are attached like umbilical cords to our cell phones, and remote controls actually do control our lives. Sometimes I walked to the neighborhood grocery store and stopped at the phone booth to make a call if it was really necessary. Neither of those things are there anymore.
In the backyard of our cozy apartment we had a tiny hibachi grill, made in the U.S.A., where we cooked hamburgers or an occasional piece of sirloin steak when it was on sale. Our freezer held several loaves of bread because the discount bread store allowed us to stretch our dollars. Sometimes I would make a pineapple upside down cake according to a recipe from my mother-in-law, not from a box mix.
We saved and saved to be able to buy a house of our own. It took six years. Modest as it is, it's ours.
Now, 38 years later, we are being asked by pollsters and presidential campaign workers almost daily if we are better off than we were four years ago. Well, how about 38 years ago?
I remember food tasted better after being cooked over charcoal on that little grill and served on Corelle plates. Recycling bins were not necessary because pop and milk came in glass bottles and jugs that you automatically returned to the store for a refund. Funny how we can remember the "good old days" almost four decades past, but we can't remember anything really good about four years ago. That's not a commentary on the Democrats or Republicans. It's just an observation of how sterile our lives have become.
Do you know who's living next door? When was the last time you drove up to Oglebay Park after work and just sat on the hillside with a simple picnic dinner and thought, "Man, this is the life"?
I really don't know how to answer the polltakers' question so maybe they should take me off their calling list. They want a yes or no answer and it's not a yes or no question.
For some of the baby boomer generation, the life we thought we would be leading today is uncertain even tomorrow until the economy straightens up and the world settles down.
The winner of the November presidential election needs to worry more about what he's going to do on Nov. 7 and not what happened four years ago. Put that in your think tank and see what develops.
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Tacx is well aware of the monotony that's associated with standard indoor training, which is why it created its new Vortex Trainer. After all, cyclists who train indoors are familiar with attempting to distract themselves using music, podcasts, and bad television shows, which often results in half-hearted training sessions due to a lack of motivation. Now, with Tacx's new Vortex Trainer, you're able to escape all of this and become engaged with your training program. The innovative system provides the option for advanced virtual reality training software, while still retaining a professional level trainer in a single setup — simulating all of your favorite races through its sophisticated design.
Tacx constructed the Vortex's frame from stainless steel and aluminum, effectively making it both stable and incredibly durable. The construction easily handles load forces through its wide steel legs, with the rubberized feet keeping the frame in place on either a firm flooring surface or mat. Tacx made the Vortex simple to set-up, with just two bolts on the legs, and a large adjustable locking cam on the rear dropouts.
And while the Vortex's construction and ease of setup are significant, its functionality is what makes it even more impressive. With the Vortex, Tacx grants you access to your heart rate readings, power output, speed, and pedaling frequency. In more precise terms, your power is accurately expressed from 10 to 990 watts, and in readings of current, average, and maximum power. Likewise, your speed is capable of being read in categories of current, stop watch, trip distance, maximum, and average speed. And in terms of cadence, the Vortex is capable of providing current, average, maximum, and total revolution readings per session. But, you're probably wondering where this information is displayed? Well, it's actually displayed on a beautifully designed onboard computer. This computer mounts over the faceplate of your stem with two points of attachment. It's easy to navigate through, and it transmits your metrics directly to your home computer via ANT+.
Once you get riding, the Vortex allows you to adjust your workout for both power and slope. The Vortex operates off of an electro-brake system with eight magnets and a 2kg flywheel. So, you're able to maintain a realistic resistance under the wheel. And speaking of resistance, the Vortex features a maximum resistance of 950 watts -- more than enough to make efforts of a climb feel like an actual climb. Additionally, the advanced Tacx Trainer software (available separately) provides the resistance that you'd naturally experience from wind and incline resistance, as well as the feel of riding on paved roads, wood paths, grass, and even sand.
Now, for the aforementioned software, you gain immediate access to four animated Virtual Reality terrains, 2 criterium races, and velodrome Gameplay against virtual opponents. You also receive immediate access to Tacx's multiplayer web racing and catalyst training with 3D display. With this software, you're able to race against Tacx riders from all over the world, on the most historic courses in cycling, all on the Tacx server.
The Tacx Vortex Trainer is available in one color and in one size. It's adjustable in order to accommodate various wheel sizes from 600 to 640mm and 690 to 710mm. Please note that Virtual Reality software is not included with this trainer.
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No new information has been released in the investigation of a potential threat against Swansboro Middle that led to the use of additional security at the school earlier this week.
�The investigation involving Swansboro Middle School on Tuesday is an ongoing one,� Onslow County Sheriff Ed Brown said Thursday evening.
The Onslow County Sheriff�s Office was alerted Monday night of the potential threat made via a Facebook page late Monday night and as a precautionary measure there was an additional law enforcement presence on campus Tuesday.
The threat, posted to an account subsequently deleted, warned everyone at the school to wear bulletproof vests because the person making the threat was going to kill him or herself at the school or end up in jail, according to a search warrant that was on file at the Onslow County Magistrate�s Office.
The warrant was taken out to determine who had owned the Facebook account from which the threat was made.
The sheriff�s office began investigating after the School Resource Officer was notified by students of the potential threat on Facebook.
School has carried on without incident throughout the week.
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Hi ,
last week our zimbra mail server collapsed , after that we made it normal system(Desktop-PC) as a zcs-4.5.5 Network Edition zimbra version server(Ldap Replica Single Server Installation). After then i moved zimbra folder to Server and it's working fine(we made some alter). But two more things i am not able to get., i.e.,
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2) backup option missing on admin console
How to overcome those two problem's
our zimbra master ldap server is running with zcs-4.5.10 Network Edition on remote location.
I am not able to upgrade zcs-4.5.5 N/W to zcs-4.5.10 on ldap replica zimbra server(local).
Our main intention is upgrade for zimbra latest version(zcs-5.0.2) on both zimbra master and zimbra replica server's ..
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Students determine the effects of erosion on regolith formation and deposition on Earth as well as regolith formation on the Moon by meteoritic activity.
A list of student-submitted discussion questions for Meteors.
To activate prior knowledge, make personal connections, reflect on key concepts, encourage critical thinking, and assess student knowledge on the topic prior to reading using a Quickwrite.
To show how details are organized into categories that in turn are related to main ideas using a Spider Map.
Find out about the Chelyabinsk Meteor, which in February 2013 exploded in the atmosphere above Russia, creating a fireball and a great deal of damage.
Students will learn how scientists are collecting data about the universe from their Ice Cube telescope stationed a mile deep in the Antarctic ice.
Student Handout for Lab activity in Regolith Formation Lesson Plan.
This study guide summarizes the key points of Exoplanets, Asteroids, Comets, Meteors, and Dwarf Planets. You can download and customize it to suit your needs and study habits.
These flashcards help you study important terms and vocabulary from Meteors.


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Breakthrough Near on Kids At Risk?
March 3, 2013
Exciting, potentially important things are happening in regard to the future of some West Virginia children who, as matters stand, don't have much to which they can look forward....
so they'll start checking welfare parents for drug abuse?everybody else that gets a paycheck gets tested.
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This problem will never be adequately addressed until we can figure out a way to get their parents engaged in every facet of their children's lives, including education. I agree with Mikeyd that many parents of "at risk" kids are druggies, but many more are not. Both parents wrk, not out of necessity, or there's only one in the home and they put their kids on automatic.
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The Elephantby Valentina Harper
Our quality crafted Tote Bags are hand sewn in America using durable, yet lightweight, poly poplin fabric. All seams and stress points are double stitched for durability. Available in 13" x 13", 16" x 16" and 18" x 18" variations, the tote bags are washable, feature original artwork on both sides and a sturdy 1" wide cotton webbing strap for comfortably carrying over your shoulder.
I love including pattern and you definitely have a great hand at it. Nice!
This is great! I love the 70's colors.
Valentina I seen 'The Elephant' in Urban Outfitters in Dublin (Temple Bar)! Looks fantastic on the Canvas :-)
Elephants are one of my fave creatures !! beautiful :)
Wow your work is exquisite!
your ART is really amazing ♥
your work is amazing. somehow stumbled across you on FB and now following you here :D
I loved it.
Love this! I've promoted it on my FB Page http://www.facebook.com/iPhoneAvenue. Feel free to take a look! :)
the pattern is so beautiful!
I am in love with your work, congratulations for being so amazingly talented. I have a laptop skin and will be getting a iphone case soon.
very nice !!
very cool! love the design and pattern.
I really love your style. You do it so well and consistently, I almost want to hate you for it.
Absolutely love the pattern ! It must have been sooo long to do...
totally gorgeous
I meant to say: Your work was also found stolen on this site: http://iphab.blogspot.com/search?upda...
So beautiful!
Awesome drawing!
Wow! So many details.
amazingly detailed...
Beautiful. I like the use of simple colours next to the black and white image. :)
Love this, its shaped a bit like Ireland too!
Like your art technique .
so pretty!
Wow this is beautiful.
Dear Ms. Valentina: I am so impressed with your artworks!!!! I am married with three pets and LOVE animals/outdoors/patterns!!!! I have retired and now will use my "spare time" for my "new career", photography of all areas! I love art appreciation, fashion, domestic/wildlife rescue, anti-bullying support groups, travel, and foreign languages. I opened a Flickr account primarily for my future photography with my Nikon D7000, and uploaded your artwork with your text, artwork tags to begin my posts. I am an upmost professional and, thus, gave you credit for your artwork as well as posting your Society 6.com info. I really do love all your artworks as they bring such joy to my life and encourage inspiration within me. Thank you for sharing such excellent creativity and intelligence with all who view your work. You can contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com if you have any questions or concerns about me posting to flickr group page of nearly 4,000 group members. I want your work to "shine" amongst all the other great artistry like you. My husband paints and is photographer. I, alas, cannot draw, but I admire and have studied art all my life. I am still waiting for the right day to go to our Tyler, TX., USA zoo where the flamingoes are so beautiful to take a photo! Sincerely, Sarah Carolann Broaddus. :) PS: I have already framed your beautiful peacock for my office, and the flickr group is very impressed with the peacock. The group chairman invited and asked me to post it to an art group of about 4,000 members. Kudos for you. :)))
so sweet!
nice ! i LOVE elephants !
very nice!
I love the composition and colours of this one!
Wonderful details! ♥
beautiful and delicate, I love this one!!
Wow!!! I enjoy your work. This is so realistic and the details are amazing
wow beautiful piece !
One of the best Elephant Arts I have seen. Absolutely love.
Beautiful art- I wish it was available as a shower curtain, though :/
This is amazing!
Promoted and followed with pleasure!
Great! Promoted and followed with pleasure!
great illustration
Great design! I like the idea of it! Have a look of mine and see if you like it! http://society6.com/product/break-is-...
ahaha funny
Great works, Valentina!!! :)
love this one!
ahah cool!
beautiful style
Nice work, I promoting it. :)
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I love it!♥
amazing work!
Love it ^^
love this!
Velentina, your illustrations are just great!
incredible ink work!
Amazing gallery!
Incredibly detailed pattern making, the flow of your line work is really organic
love the detail in this! followed :)
Amazing colour combination!
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The social media sector performed well this week with an average weekly gain of 2% as GOOG's Q4/12 earnings drove the company up 7%, showing marginal CPC improvement, which have been under pressure in the last year due to the continued user shift from desktop to mobile (see Commentary). Pandora's stock also rebounded strongly, though this was not based on any fundamental news, but rather it is likely on speculation of improved mobile ad performance flimsily based on GOOG's results.
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I set my first novel in a telemarketing office. Like most first novels it was loosely based on true events. I wrote what I knew. I had jockeyed phones for an inbound telemarketing company. Afternoons were always slow with infrequent calls. Hours passed with nothing to do. We were free to make use of idle time as we pleased. Most phone reps sat and gossiped. I read books. I read how-to-write-a-novel books. I got paid to learn. It was like having my own on-the-job writer's scholarship. One night my gossiping coworkers took turns naming a person and the rest of them voted on whether or not the person named was hot enough to have sex with. I kept my nose in my book but I couldn't help overhearing. They started off with movie stars and celebrities and famous politicians, etc. No one agreed. One person's fantasy was another person's nightmare. The talk turned to absent coworkers and whether or not they were bedroom material. Again, no one agreed--until Mildred's name came up. Mildred was our section leader. She sat at the head of the room and--in contrast to the rest of us--she always seemed to keep busy doing some work-related chore. The crew started talking about her while she took a rare break to have a smoke. Mildred had the most perfect set of legs I have ever seen on any living person. They were dazzling. They were sexy. They were actually mind-boggling. I would look at them and try to figure out what it was that made them so perfect. I couldn't. A thousand other women must have had legs that were almost identical to hers--but not quite. That slight difference made all the difference in the world. Mildred's legs blew my mind. There were times when I'd thank God for the simple pleasure of having Mildred's legs to look at on long boring nights. The first time I saw Mildred I walked up to her from behind; checking out her bun-hugging short skirt and her excellent legs in high heels in the process. Her auburn hair swung about her shoulders as she turned to face me. I'd have guessed her age to be anywhere from 18 to 29--until she faced me. She was every bit of 60. I nearly gasped with surprise. Mildred's age startled me but it didn't dampen my admiration--or my lust--for her legs. They were still absolutely flawless; smooth and shapely; without a trace of blemish such as 'spider' veins that woman much younger than her are often prone to. She was a genetic marvel. I know I'm going on and on about her legs but her whole body looked hot. She stood 5' 6" barefoot. Weighed 105 lbs. Measured about 34-24-34. Slim and well proportioned. So imagine my astonishment when her name was offered up for sexual review and the response was immediate, unanimous, and completely negative. Most of our crew was composed of young women, so there may have been an element of jealousy involved with their objective opinions, but even the guys expressed disgust. It all boiled down to age. It didn't matter how hot and sexy her body was they wanted no part of a 60 year-old woman. The entire crew freaked-out at the thought of anyone having any kind of sexual contact with Mildred. Their attitude ticked me off! I slammed my book down and was all set to tear into them. I was going to shout that they were all crazy--out of their freaking minds--and announce that I'd go down on that woman in a heartbeat if I had the chance. But just then Mildred walked in. Luckily, I saw her before I let loose; I held my tongue. An awkward silence passed. Mildred hadn't heard anything. The crew all thought I was angry because they were making so much noise while I was trying to read. No one had any idea I was about to defend Mildred's sex appeal. Previously I'd taken it for granted that everyone felt the same way I did about Mildred's legs. I hadn't noticed that no one had ever mentioned them. I wasn't the type to make sexual comments or gossip but her beautiful legs seemed so obvious it went without saying. My first novel, 'Acme And Ecstasy', was an idealized fantasy of what might have happened if I had told everybody how I felt and Mildred walked in and heard me. She could have had me her little bitch. That temp assignment provided plenty of material for stories dealing with all manner of sex. One sex story led to another while my other writing simmered on the back burner and I never really got back to it. An audience existed for this type of 'Office FemDom' before I even knew what to call it. I had posted some of my stuff on a personal web site. My readers are the ones that 'TAGGED' it for me. Hundreds of readers paid money for it online right from the start but things really exploded with Amazon Kindle, then Smashwords. If I hadn't worked at that particular temp assignment I would probably not have written any sort of FemDom. That particular office was female-dominated. Women were the bosses and overwhelming outnumbered men. And because the night-crew atmosphere was so relaxed sex topics were bandied about like we were partying at a bar or something. The sex talk was usually from a woman's point of view. They reduced men to mere sex objects and held them up for ridicule in terms of intelligence, maturity, or sexual performance. That's the main reason my stories came out with a FemDom theme. I simply had to imagine how things would be if normal sexual inhibitions disappeared and the women were given free rein to live their sex fantasies at the office and force men to comply with their wishes. The rest is history... OoooooOOooooooO Most stories are filed under Erotica because that is the category that most closely describes them but I prefer calling them simply Sex Stories.
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Joe takes a phone-jockey temp job as a lone male ordered around by a fun group of attractive women.
Joe is trapped in a feud between no-nonesense Barb, the domineering self-appointed office manager, & the fun-loving female crew regulars as they fight for control.
Joe's latent submissive nature blooms as he learns to obey women & falls under the spell of sexy LadyBoss Ella who makes him her Boy.
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text: Used the Paranta this last fall on a couple Bull elk and a Whitetail buck. The blades are a little flimsy, but awesome for caping around the eyes, nose and lips. The biggest obsticle was spitting the hide up the back of the neck on the bulls and the blade was a bit too short for boning. That thick hide made that little knife work for it so I'll keep my second knife with me in the pack for sure.


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Wheeling Island Puts Cards on the Table
Track Wants Aid From State
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WHEELING — Through the first eight months of the current fiscal year, Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack has generated $5....
. Since federal regulations require the purchase of a stamp by persons engaged in gambling enterprises and gambling equipment, this administrative regulation requires any licensee or applicant to state upon their application or renewal form whether or not they possess such gambling stamps. Googled gambling stamp
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As long as they paid their txes the feds could care less. Don't know why locals missed them though.
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Dino, there are no federal laws against gambling. I know bookies who have had federal gambling stamps. State and local laws prohibit gambling. Check it out.
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I think the casino table games have been changed alot that is why people quit playing.
Craps table from 10x odds to 2x.
Card games with shufflers have the ability to read the cards? Why is that.
Seen it. Changed decks, card shuffler put all the cards in order; twice in a row. If it can read them then, what makes me think they don't deal what is programmed?
Actually do as the headlines state....Put the cards on the table and shuffle.
Give back incentives. I spend $400 cannot get a free meal; thats bull.
Change some of the food in the buffet; frozen, reheated tastes yuck, and over-priced.
Want a frozen dinner, go to Krogers, buy 10 for 10.
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+Maybe if the casino run by real casino management from Vegas and not clowns from dnc they would actually make money. Where Iam from Nevada slots always made money and tables lost money. There is no way wheeling should only pay 1.5 million and the rest of casinos pay 2.5 million.
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Only the state is wiiiinning Goose. So much for the myth of destination gambling.
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As tight as the slots are, how could this place be loosing money? So players are loosing and the casino is loosing? Whats up with that?
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Alpha, Sports gambling in WV wouldn't be a big moneymaker if it was legally possible. Too many off shore sites where people can bet in the luxury of their homes. Why would they drive to Wheeling Island to do it. Now it may make sense for the federal government to do it and bring those jobs in the Carribean home, along with tax dollars, but that's another argument.
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It's time to legalize prostitution, dog fighting, and sports gambling to keep ahead of the ther states.
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Sims is complaining about taxes and registration that existed when tale gaming was introduced. It has been cited that competition from Ohio is the reason, and this clown is opening a competing casino in ohio and still whining about the losses in the gambling business.
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"We are hiring hundreds of dealers with salaries of $38,000 per year plus full benefits!"
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Include a provision in the legislation that requires Wheeling Island Casino to hire someone other than a "hot dog" salesman to manage the place. Maybe they will increase their profit and sell it to someone who understands the casino business.
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dino is very correct.A flat % of sales would be the most equitable and reasonable solution;from all points of view.Even the proposed 1 mil will hurt WD.How about 33.3% of sales;period:all wv casinos.keep it simple and fair.(The proposal will cause deterioration of racing quality.)
WD may colapse under all the competition and tax burdens.The tours are - or will- dry up soon.They are probably looking for a buyer now.The proposed Outlets and JUSA would have helped their situation.Both projects were botched by the locals.
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Sports gambling is against federal law except for a couple states. I seriously doubt if the "powers that be" want to challange the federal government, the NFL, the NCAA and all the other professional leagues in court for an area with the population of less than a couple hundred thousands.
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There is only one way to save the Wheeling Downs..... Legalize Sports Gambling!!!!!!!!!!
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The State rips off every one. I work there and have to purchase a gambling license and renew it yearly. I do not touch any machines,dogs, money or have access to any gambling records or information pertaining to the gaming / racing of any kind. it's totally rediculous. The mafia sent their kids to law school and ran for public office. The new mob is the government.
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Will someone explain why % are mentioned throughout the article, but a FLAT FEE of $2.5 million is basically what the argument is about? To whise advantage was the FLAT FEE at the beginning? Who created it? It seems to me the fee should have been based on a percentage after the first couple years in order to adjust to good and bad times in the industry.
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The sub-headline on this article is misleading. There is a huge difference between asking for lowered tax burdens and asking for state aid.
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News Flash: gambling is NOT a protected business like Wall Street.
Taxpayers are NOT going not going to bail it out, it is NOT TOO BIG TO FAIL!
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* Maria Sharapova will be appearing on the cover and inside story for Women's Health magazine's January/February 2009 issue. The Russian glamazon also got into the holiday spirit by decorating her Manhattan Beach home recently. But unlike last year, there were no sightings of Dolce around the digs or a new-fangled hairdo for 2009. Fine - as long as she stays away from the dreaded soccer-mom "up-do". Scary.
* Congratulations to Aussie hothead Lleyton Hewitt and wife, Bec, who welcomed new son Cruz Hewitt on December 11. The pair already have three-year old daughter Mia
* Speaking of Lleyton, he's currently training and recovering from the hip surgery he underwent in August with the hope of re-entering the ATP Top 10. The former World No.1 is spending at least 6 hours a day mixing in fitness and on-court work. "I actually enjoy it. If you're fit you're playing most weeks on tour. So this is a good opportunity for me not just to look at the Australian summer, but also the 2009 calendar. Hopefully, I can get my body in as good a shape as possible to see me right through next year," says Lleyton. Honestly, I don't see him making it back into the Top 10 - it's pretty crowded with ballers who are much stronger, fitter, and have superior games.
* TENNIS' Kamakshi Tandon looks back at the historical happenings of tennis in 1968. Included is the historic announcement by Wimbledon the year before to allow amateurs and professionals to enter the major tourney in '68. Fun fact: Roland Garros ended up being the first "open" Grand Slam due to the timing of the settlement allowing pros to play at the majors.
* Paralympian Chantal Petitclerc, who owns 21 career gold medals in wheelchair racing, is a big fan of tennis and an even bigger fan of Rafael Nadal and his famous ass-ets. Chantal told the National Post, "I think every girl is looking forward to next season to see what colour of Capri pants Nadal is wearing. Yes, he is, ah...yes." I concur. I mean, just check the DtL comment section Chantal. You...are...not...alone. (that's for you johanne!)
* The Bernard Tomic saga continues: Papa John publicly apologizes...
* Marta Domachowska has a website - didn't you know?
* ESPN.com's Joel Drucker picks his Best Baller of the Year
* Serena Williams is one of a number of celebrities featured on the cover of Vibe magazine's annual "Tabloid Issue" for January '09 featuring the Best and Worst of 2008. ReRe, along with rap star Nelly, are both shown above the category of "Hottest Bodies". I guess it must be all those intense warm up exercises she does.
* James Blake is giving up his autographed stick for charity to benefit the Thomas Blake, Sr. Memorial Cancer Research Fund. Want it? Bid here.
(images Women's Health via Drop Shots, Vibe)
Monday, December 15, 2008
+ MONDAY NETCORDS: The cover wars - Shrieka vs. ReRe...The Hewitts add another...Another ass-et admirer revealed!
* Maria Sharapova will be appearing on the cover and inside story for Women's Health magazine's January/February 2009 issue. The Russian glamazon also got into the holiday spirit by decorating her Manhattan Beach home recently. But unlike last year, there were no sightings of Dolce around the digs or a new-fangled hairdo for 2009. Fine - as long as she stays away from the dreaded soccer-mom "up-do". Scary.
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- MichelleDecember 15, 2008 at 2:36 PM
Come on Maria you can decorate your xmastree a lot better than that :P She looks good though, The cover looks pretty too. I can't wait for her to come back again, just a couple more weeks.ReplyDelete
I think she looks good on the cover too - very natural, relaxed looking, no hard hat. Hehehehe...ReplyDelete
I'm excited to see Shrieka back. I'm sure she'll have some tough losses on her return but hopefully the shoulder will stay healthy - that's the biggest thing.
- johanneDecember 15, 2008 at 3:12 PM
Hell yes, Rich! This is almost too much! A double shot caramel mocha Rafa latte with extra whip cream, just for me?! You're too kind. Muchas gracias :DReplyDelete
always a pleasure to discuss tennis' most infamous ass-ets. rafa needs to insure them or do an imprint at mann's chinese theater...something!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 15, 2008 at 3:53 PM
That Petitclerc woman got it absolutely right about Rafa: "his primal energy", "very instinctive, very aggressive", and it's so true he has a nice behind.ReplyDelete
My kind of woman.
"Yes, he is, ah...yes."
You can say that again.
- AnonymousDecember 15, 2008 at 5:40 PM
Rafa fix alert.ReplyDelete
Shirts for Rafa - Iker malaria event soccer match are shown.
The boyz are here, presenting them to a Madrid politico:
- AnonymousDecember 15, 2008 at 5:59 PM
Same event as above - but look at Rafa's thighs in those JEANS!!!ReplyDelete
Congrats to Lleyton & Bec,nice they got a little boy.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 16, 2008 at 6:56 AM
What an ugly fat tree Maria has there!And all decorations look like her dog Dolce!Yeeiks!ReplyDelete
I just got a Rafa latte looking at that a$$.ReplyDelete
See that? All the blood left my head.
"Yes, he is, ah...yes."ReplyDelete
You rock Chantal! This might be the most eloquent and dead-on description of His Rafaness I've ever heard!
BTW Maria's tree is insanely ugly. LOL


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January 24, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — Union membership plummeted last year to the lowest level since the 1930s as cash-strapped state and local governments shed workers and unions had difficulty organizing new members......
too many shyster lawyers out there these days to need unions.
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Michigan put in a right to work law. Michigan!!! Home of the UAW!!! The state will not deduct dues for the public worker unions any more, and the money is drying up. People are leaving the UAW and the USWA. Think about it. Would they be doing that if they thought being in was worth it?
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Simple case of choice=freedom..actions speak louder than words. Not that it matters to libs since they can fix anything that isn't broken. It's always for our own good didja ever notice?
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The Unions squandered their futures on greed and allowing their "leadership" to sell their vote without getting anything in return. The amount of outsourcing and the loss of jobs under Obama has been incredible and yet every union toadie protects themselves by kissing up to politicians who only need unions once every four years. Instead of pandering to Democratic politicans (for perks and personal gain) union leaders should be offering up the "union vote" to any candidate who will support them in return. Its ironic (but true) that the only politician who ever tried to help steelworkers was Bush who put a tariff on dumped steel, and a Dem Congress forced him after months of pressure to remove it. Clinton promised to do that too, but once elected not needing votes he declined to put a tariff on and steel spiraled into being owned by foreign steel. Unions cut their own throats and can't understand why they are bleeding to death.
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This decline needs to be reversed. "Enlightened management" cannot be sustained indefinitely because greed will always find a way.
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How about that, hoopiesaurus? At these rates, unions will be extinct in 22 years. Then where will Democrits get campaign cash? Wall Street and Hollywood, I suppose. When your union is gone can I have your Obamacare exemption?
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Shot lists are fairly easy to write. You can draw up your own grid or download a template online. The simplest way is to have four columns: shot number, shot type, action, notes. However you can customise a shot list to include whatever you think is necessary to illustrate your vision.
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The script is the blueprint for your film. A shooting script can be as detailed or as simple as you want/need it to be. Obviously the more detailed it is, the easier people are going to understand what you want.
The simplest way to do it (and this is my preferred choice) is to make notes on the actual script so that you don't have to write a whole new document.
The shooting script tells your cast and crew how long the takes are going to be and which characters are in them. It's kind of hard to explain so I drew up a little example. Please excuse the poor quality of both the script and the notes:
On top of this you would usually have a floor plan which details where the actors are going to be and from which angle you want the take to be shot. Once again, excuse the dodgy example:
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I love the HK necklace but on the model the necklace appeared longer. When I tried it on, it was a choker length.
This necklace is def' for her grown-up fans. I am not a cutesy girly-girl, so I love this edgy version of Hello Kitty!!!
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|High school presents holiday concert
High school music students presented a holiday music concert to the public on Tuesday, Dec. 18 in the high school gym. The concert consisted of selections by the swing choir, mixed chorus, girls chorus and boys chorus directed by Judy Kurkowski; and by the concert band, directed by Sheila Johnson. Singing in the choir are (Front row, l-r): Josie Osler, Elizabeth Krajewski, Michelle Skeels, Sarah Medich. Back row: Patrick Teppert, Ty Summers, Garrett Toner and Dustin Frickey. (Photos by Shari Friedel)
Zac Kurkowski, Amanda Osler (left), Dustin Frickey, Colton White and Lacey Jensen (back) perform in the swing choir.
Brendan Barry, Brady Mailand, Rebecca Johnson and Cori Lake make up a portion of the trumpet section in the high school band.


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Another favorite haunt for seafood lovers is the large Bandar Djakarta restaurant at Taman Impian Jaya Ancol where you can enjoy fresh seafood by the sea. This famous restaurant now also has a subsidiary located at the Flavor Bliss complex in BSD city, a Jakarta suburb in Tangerang.
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- Kemang
As the Kemang area near Kebayoran in South Jakarta is surrounded by homes of foreign diplomats and a highly cosmopolitan community, Kemang has become an urban hangout for the international crowd. Here you will find Fine Dining restaurants serving Italian, Thai, Turkish, American, Japanese, Indonesian cuisine in special surroundings, to popular clubs that stretch out to the outdoors, offering live music in the evening.
At Kemang supermarkets you can find all sorts of foods and ingredients needed for any international cuisine.
- Jalan Sabang
The busy Jalan Sabang located just behind the wide Jalan Thamrin transforms itself in the evenings into a genuine food street starting 8.0 pm to 11.0 pm. every evening. The brightly lit stalls then offer Jakarta's popular street food like nasi goreng, satay, fried duck, delicious food from Manado, gado-gado, to Chinese noodles and plenty more.
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Looking for Seafood? Then Muara Karang is your answer. Here the various fish, prawns, crabs, squid, abalone, are all freshly caught. Besides ready cooked menu, you can also pick up your own fresh seafood and order the restaurant's chefs to prepare the seafood to your preference.


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St. Petersburg, Florida -- A lawmaker is calling for a statewide database of sinkholes.
State Representative Mike Fasano of New Port Richey says it's shocking that Florida doesn't already have a complete listing.
"It's important that we can follow these sinkholes, that we follow the (insurance) claims so we know whether there was a true sinkhole there or not and then whether that sinkhole was fixed or not," Fasano said.
SINKHOLE DATABASE: Look up your county
The Republican says one thing that would help is if the state required a permit for any sinkhole testing. Currently each county has its own rules regarding the permitting of sinkhole testing.
Fasano notes while some agencies do collect some information on sinkholes in Florida, there is no complete database.
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Need advice about building a raised garden bed, double-digging or installing an irrigation system? This is the place to find the help you need!
Re: Dug out a bed - now what?
You could always put down newspapers instead of landscaping cloth to block the weeds.. At least 7 layers of over-lapping newspaper would be good, then wet it all down.
Then cover the newspapers with at least 3" of compost or manure.
Next, dig holes right through the compost and newspapers and plant your plants. Use a big knife to cut through the newspaper. Once you have everything planted, cover the garden with a good, thick layer of mulch. If you already have existing plants in your garden, you can still spread the newspaper/compost/mulch around them but not covering them. If the leaves sprawl, lift them up and push the newspaper/compost/mulch under them.
Every year I alway spread a layer of compost onto my gardens and then a thick layer of mulch. Very few weeds survive and the soil is getting richer every years. In the Fall, I let the leaves stay in the gardens and every spring I add the compost and mulch.
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1. An inaugural experimental dissertation on digestion: submitted to the examination of the Rev. John Ewing, S.T.P. provost ; the trustees and medical faculty of the University of Pennsylvania, on the 17th day of May, 1796 ; for the degree of Doctor of Medicine
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Au Lit Fine Linens
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Au Lit Fine Linens is a family business, owned by mother-daughter team Peggy Byron and Joanna Goodman. We've been changing the way people sleep for more than thirty years, using 100% Egyptian cotton woven in Europe to make our linens right here in Canada. We've built our reputation on the breadth of custom work we offer and on our team of experts who are as passionate about changing the way people sleep as we are.
As the folks behind Au Lit Fine Linens point out, we spend about a third of our life in bed. And if we're going to spend all that time in one place, we may as well spend it wrapped up in high quality bedding. At Au Lit it's all about the 100% Egyptian cotton woven in Europe and then crafted in Canada.
Name/Title: Joanna Goodman, owner
Open date: My mother, Peggy Byron, opened the first Au Lit Fine Linens in 1981. My husband, Miguel Cardinal, and I joined the family business in 2002.
Inspiration for opening: After visiting Europe, Peggy became passionate about bringing pure cotton sheets to North America. At that time, you could really only find polyester and she felt everyone should know what it's like to sleep in beautiful cotton sheets.
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May 2013 Sports Calendar
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If you like virtually any sport even a little bit, there's a good chance you have something to get excited about this May in New York City. In addition to the big stuff—the Knicks and Nets in the playoffs, the Rangers hopefully starting a run at the Stanley Cup, the Mets facing the Yankees—there are numerous hidden gems. In the scenery division, we have the Brooklyn Half Marathon, which finishes at Coney Island, and the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, which passes through Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. In women's sports, the New York Liberty tip off their season in Newark, Gotham Girls Roller Derby holds a match in Harlem and the little-known New York Sharks—a tackle football team—take on their Boston rivals in Brooklyn. And for international flavor, there's the Adidas Grand Prix, which brings world-class track and field athletes to Icahn Stadium, and a match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Yankee Stadium. For details about these and the rest of the month's sporting events, read on.
Deron Williams of the Brooklyn Nets. Photo: Adam Pantozzi
Brooklyn Nets in the NBA Playoffs
When: April 20, 8pm; April 22, 8pm; April 29 (if necessary), time TBA; May 4 (if necessary), time TBA
Where: Barclays Center
Tickets: ticketmaster.com or stubhub.com
Jay-Z may be selling his stake in the team, but it would be hard to get the Nets down these days. The team had already marked its Kings County territory with a new arena and copious black-and-white merchandise, but nothing garners more fans than winning does—and for the first time in a long while, the former New Jerseyans, led by Deron Williams, are headed to the playoffs. Their first-round opponent will be the Chicago Bulls. Dispatch them, and LeBron James and the Heat likely await in the conference semifinals.
Amar'e Stoudemire, who Knicks fans hope will return for the playoffs. Photo: © Madison Square Garden
[Update: 5/6/2013]
New York Knicks in the NBA Playoffs
When (second round): May 5, 3:30pm; May 7, 7pm; May 16, 8pm; May 20, 8pm (if necessary)
Where: Madison Square Garden
Tickets: ticketmaster.com or stubhub.com
The Knickerbockers are Atlantic Division champions for the first time since 1994 (Weezer's self-titled "Blue Album" came out that May, George Foreman won a heavyweight title in November, and Netscape Navigator was released in December). So it's been awhile. But Melo, J.R. Smith and whatever other Knicks are healthy enough to take the floor against the Celtics in the first round hope this is just where the good part starts. After two years of first-round exits, 'bockers fans are hungry for a deep run.
[Update: So far, so good. In the second round, the Knicks take on the Indiana Pacers.]
[Updated: 5/14/2013]
New York Rangers in the NHL Playoffs
When (second round): May 21, 7:30pm; May 23, 7pm; May 27 (if necessary), time TBA
Where: Madison Square Garden
Tickets: ticketmaster.com or stubhub.com
The Rangers had their struggles along the way, but they've snagged the sixth seed in the playoffs. They'll face Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals in the first round. We know that the scoring of Rick Nash, the leadership of Ryan Callahan and the suave good looks of Henrik Lundqvist will propel the Blueshirts to a string of victories culminating in their first Stanley Cup title since, yes, 1994. Out in Nassau County, the Islanders—planning a move to Brooklyn in a couple of years—earned the number eight seed, and will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins.
[Update: The Rangers defeated the Capitals in seven games, and now move on to face the Boston Bruins.]
Courtesy, New York Mets
Mets and Yankees Baseball, Including the Subway Series
When: Games all month long; Subway Series May 27–30
Where: Citi Field and Yankee Stadium
Tickets: mets.com, ticketmaster.com or stubhub.com
It's early yet, but here are positive thoughts on both New York teams. For the Mets: Matt Harvey looks really, really good on the mound. (And would look better still if he brought back his mustache. Think about it, Matt). And if John Buck continues hitting like the second coming of Mike Piazza (we concede this is unlikely), that R.A. Dickey trade will seem exceedingly wise even to those of us who loved the knuckleballer. For the Yankees: Andy Pettitte is pitching like it's the '90s, and Robinson Cano seems to have found a formidable groove. Major League Baseball's schedule makers, having a strange year, have seen fit to schedule the Subway Series (now just one four-game series, not two three-game sets) for Monday, May 27—which, to be fair, is Memorial Day—through Thursday, May 30, this season, but we're sure the stadiums will still be loud and full for the games. If you can't make those, you'll have ample opportunities to catch both teams throughout the month. Of note: the Yankees face the Red Sox right after the Mets, starting on May 31.
NYC Mayor's Cup Chess Championships
When: May 4; check-in 8:30–9:15am, start at 10am
Where: PS 11
More info: The official NYC Mayor's Cup Facebook page
In The Morals of Chess, founding father Benjamin Franklin offered the following advice: "Snatch not eagerly at every advantage offered by [your opponent's] unskillfulness or inattention; but point out to him kindly, that by such a move he places or leaves a piece in danger and unsupported; that by another he will put his king in a perilous situation, etc. By this generous civility…you may, indeed, happen to lose the game to your opponent; but you will win what is better, his esteem, his respect, and his affection, together with the silent approbation and goodwill of impartial spectators." We doubt that the young competitors at this event will follow such guidance, for NYC & Company's scholastic-chess competition is a no-holds-barred battle to be named "Best in the City"—and NYC's most ferocious chess masters will take no prisoners in their quest for glory!
New York Sharks vs. Boston Militia
When: May 4, 8pm
Where: Aviator Sports Complex
Tickets: nysharksfootball.com
New York City's resident women's tackle football team hits the gridiron at the Aviator Sports Complex. While they may not be as well known as the Giants and Jets, these ladies play hard (and hit hard). On May 4, the Sharks take on their Beantown rivals; at $15 (or $8 for kids and seniors), admission costs a fraction of what you'd pay to see an NFL game.
TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour
When: May 5; time TBA
Where: Starting near The Battery
More info: bikenewyork.org
Bike the Branches
When: May 11, 10am
Where: Finishing at Brooklyn Public Library, Main Branch
More info: brooklynpubliclibrary.org
During the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, some 32,000 cyclists pedal their way through all five boroughs on a traffic-free 40-mile course. As its name suggests, the event is a tour, not a race—so resist the urge to channel your inner Lance Armstrong. A lottery was used to fill open spots during general registration, but you can still join in as a VIP or ride for a charity. Bike the Branches, meanwhile, is a smaller-scale event during which riders can cycle throughout Brooklyn, stopping for refreshments at various libraries.
Brooklyn Half Marathon. Courtesy, NYRR
Running and Walking:
New York Road Runners Health and Wellness Jamboree
When: May 5; elementary registration at 7:45am, start at 9am
Where: Icahn Stadium
More info: nyrr.org [PDF]
Brooklyn Half Marathon
When: May 18, 7am
Where: Finishing at Coney Island
More info: nyrr.org
AIDS Walk
When: May 19; check-in at 8:30am, start at 10am
Where: Central Park
More info: aidswalk.net
There are numerous notable running and walking affairs throughout May, but here's a representative sample: Icahn Stadium welcomes children ages 4 through 15 for a day of "running, jumping and throwing events" that will help them stay in shape and discover the joy of competition. It's an opportunity for budding track-and-field stars to compete where the pros do. In Kings County, meanwhile, the Brooklyn Half Marathon cuts a scenic route through the borough, passing through Prospect Park and finishing on the Coney Island boardwalk. Finally, also on May 19, the AIDS Walk raises funds to fight the disease via a 6.2-mile stroll through Central Park.
Courtesy, Getty Images for New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls Soccer
When: May 8, 19 and 26
Where: Red Bull Arena
Tickets: newyorkredbulls.com
The Red Bulls strive to get their 2013 campaign on track after a start that, it's fair to say, has fallen short of fans' expectations (not to say that it hasn't at least been entertaining). A match against the Los Angeles Galaxy highlights New York's May schedule; though the west coast club no longer features David Beckham, Landon Donovan has returned and brings some star quality opposite Thierry Henry and the Red Bulls.
FCA Manhattan Cup Fishing
When: May 17, check-in at 7:30am, event 9am–4pm
Where: Boats depart Chelsea Piers
More info: manhattancup.com
This Fisherman's Conservation Association catch-and-release event calls itself the "premier inshore fishing tournament in the Northeast," during which anglers take to the Hudson and attempt to hook the largest bluefish, striped bass and weakfish in the water. The competition attracts a mix of fishing pros and amateurs—especially Wall Street businesspeople. Registration is first-come, first-served, so be sure to register in advance at manhattancup.com if you're interested.
Gotham Girls Roller Derby
When: May 18, 7pm
Where: City College of New York
Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
The competitors of Gotham Girls Roller Derby skate fast and hit hard. You may not know what a jammer, blocker and pivot are when you enter the gym, but longtime followers can tell you that it won't be long before these ladies turn you into a hard-core fan. And as if the action in the rink weren't enough, the event also features spirit-boosting "jeerleaders." This bout pits the Queens of Pain against the Brooklyn Bombshells.
Icahn Stadium. Photo: Joe Buglewicz
Adidas Grand Prix
When: May 25, 9am
Where: Icahn Stadium
Tickets: ticketalternative.com
International track-and-field stars Tyson Gay, David Rudisha, Blanka Vlašić and a slew of other elite athletes compete for glory and prize money on Randalls Island. It's a day of professional events, including the 100-meter dash, the pole vault and our personal favorite, the steeplechase. Plus, some lucky youngsters will compete for the title of Fastest Kid in the City.
Courtesy, Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Chelsea vs. Manchester City
When: May 25, 5:30pm
Where: Yankee Stadium
Tickets: ticketmaster.com
Two elite European football clubs compete in a novel setting as 2012 Champions League winner, Chelsea, faces that year's English Premier League titleholder, Manchester City, in the Bronx. For now, the Yankees are selling tickets only as part of a bundle with the June 11 Spain vs. Ireland match.
Plenette Pierson of the New York Liberty. Courtesy, MSG Photos
New York Liberty vs. Tulsa Shock (Home Opener)
When: May 31, 7:30pm
Where: Prudential Center
Tickets: ticketmaster.com
Liberty fans will have to wait until September for a visit from Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury, but there's still plenty to be excited for as Bill Laimbeer—who starred in the futuristic video game Bill Laimbeer's Combat Basketball, by the way—and his team tip off their 2013 season. Cappie Pondexter is among the returning players who hope to lead New York to its first-ever WNBA title in their final season in New Jersey before returning to Madison Square Garden. The Prudential Center is just a PATH train ride away from Herald Square or Lower Manhattan.
Looking Ahead:
June 2: Honduras vs. Israel (soccer), Citi Field
June 2: NYC Mayor's Cup Lacrosse All-Star Games, Poly Prep Country Day School
June 6 and 13: Major League Lacrosse, Icahn Stadium
June 8: Belmont Stakes, Belmont Park
June 9: NYC Mayor's Cup Softball All-Star Game, College of Staten Island
June 11: Spain vs. Ireland (soccer), Yankee Stadium
June 15: NYC Mayor's Cup Baseball All-Star Game, MCU Park
June 17: Staten Island Yankees home opener, Richmond County Bank Ballpark
June 18: Brooklyn Cyclones home opener, MCU Park
June 22: NYC's Mayor's Cup Cricket, Spring Creek Park
July 4: Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest, Nathan's Famous
July 8: CONCACAF Gold Cup, Red Bull Arena
July 16: Major League Baseball All-Star Game, Citi Field
September 21: Islanders vs. Devils (preseason), Barclays Center
February 2, 2014: Super Bowl XLVIII, MetLife Stadium
March 2014: NCAA Tournament, Madison Square Garden


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Thousands of visitors will converge on Baltimore, July 1-5, for the 2013 Church of God in Christ International AIM Convention, which returns to Charm City 10 years after its last visit.
"We're anticipating a very well-attended convention," said the Rev. Carl Pierce Sr., pastor of Carter Memorial Church of God in Christ in Baltimore and chairman of the local host committee.
More than 25,000 people are expected to attend the church's annual conference at the Baltimore Convention Center on Pratt Street, but don't expect them to be corralled downtown, Pierce said.
"We will be all over the city," he said.
In addition to visiting local tourist attractions such as the B&O Railroad and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, conference attendees will be involved in many outreach efforts.
"We will be going out on the streets of Baltimore encouraging and inspiring people," Rev. Pierce said. Attendees will also minister at nearby prisons and will perform community clean-up and other outreach projects.
The activities, said Pierce, reflect the goals of the convention.
"The AIM convention is geared toward spiritual enrichment, fellowship and training for more effective world outreach," he said.
AIM stands for Auxiliaries in Ministry and the overall conference will be broken down into mini-conventions organized by auxiliaries. There will be the Music and Youth Convention, the Mission and Evangelism Convention and the Sunday School Convention.
Each day will offer a "plethora" of classes and other pursuits geared toward every age group, Rev. Pierce said.
"This is a family convention, offering a 'mall' of activities for the entire family," he said.
"The youth church will draw thousands of young people every day and they'll be praising God, loving on God, singing, preaching…."
Parents can also drop their children off at the children's church where "all of the personnel have been vetted to ensure the safety of children," the Baltimore pastor said.
At 7 p.m. each night, all three mini-conventions will re-congregate for a session of praise, worship and the word. The preachers for each night will be, in order: Pastor Pierce, who is also vice chairman of the International AIM Convention; Pastor Roderick Hennings, of Zion Global Dominion Ministries in Amherst, N.Y.; Evangelist Rita Womack, who heads COGIC's International Department of Evangelism; Superintendent Linwood Dillard Jr., chairman of the International AIM Convention; and Bishop Charles E. Blake Sr., presiding prelate of the COGIC denomination.
Music will be a highlight of the conference, and Judith C. McAllister, International Minister of Music and president of the International Music Department, promises "three incredible nights of musical celebration."
The celebration begins on Wednesday with "A Night Of Worship," with Psalmist Sharon Jackson and Send Judah First and other Worshippers United; followed on Thursday by the "Youth Explosion," with Evangelist Vandalyn Kennedy and Minister Michael Hunt and the International Youth Choir; and ends Friday with "IMD Praise Party," with national recording artists Dr. McAllister and the International Mass Choir of the Church Of God In Christ, along with some of the industry's most notable artists. Special musical guests include Stephen Hurd, Jonathan Butler, Anthony Brown and Group Therapy, Y'Anna Crawley and many others.
The concerts occur after each evening's worship. Admission is open to the public and free except for the Friday night performance, which carries a fee of $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
Like the musicals, the other convention events are open to the general public, Rev. Pierce said.
"This is not just a convention specifically for Church of God in Christ [or] for 'church folk;' anyone can walk in off the street and participate," he said.
That openness also points back to the ultimate goal of the five-day gathering, Rev. Pierce said.
"We don't go into a city just to hold a convention; we go to orchestrate change and to leave it impacted in a very positive way by our presence," he said.
"Even prior to the conference, people will be here praying and believing in God for a great impact," he added. "We just expect great things to happen."
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