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OldBikeBarn.com carries a selection of parts for the 1983 Honda CB550 SC Nighthawk, everything we have for your model is listed on this page. As motorcycles age parts get discontinued, but we strive to keep maintenance parts and traditional custom parts available for you to repair and or retrofit your machine. Our vast selection of traditional custom motorcycle parts is aimed at keeping your 1983 Honda CB550 SC Nighthawk running or converting it into a traditionally styled bobber, chopper, or Cafe Racer. If cup holders and billet doodads are you thing, then you're in the wrong place bro.
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Every day when driving to the office I call up and ask my partner, "Is it doughnut day, today?" You see, there's a Winchell's Doughnut shop only a block or so away from the Chocolate Studio. I am a sucker, or at least a gobbler, when it comes to eating really great doughnuts.
When I was a kid, there was a Winchell's at the midway point on my paper route. When I used to collect for the Los Angeles Times, I would divert a little of the dough to buy a lot of the dough. I could finish off a dozen chocolate-covered doughnuts by the time I pedaled home and my mother was never the wiser. That's when and where I first became addicted to doughnuts.
Doughnuts are very inexpensive. In 1960 a baker's dozen of the freshly-fried round things used to cost about $2.35. Today it only costs $7.50 and when compared to inflation doughnuts are ahead of the dollar and keeping up with gold pretty well.
When doughnuts are fresh, right out of the fryer, they have a distinctive crunch that can't be duplicated in any other pastry. If they're more then 4 hours old—forget it, they're not worth the calories.
I was told that Vern Winchell (nicknamed the "The Donut King"), the founder of the company that still carries his name, opened one of his first stores with his military separation pay on Pico and La Cienega just a mile or so from Restaurant Row in Beverly Hills. He bought a second-hand Hobart mixer, a fryer, a couple of frosting racks and a display case—all for about $350. I don't know if he thought there was a bright future in doughnuts, but the company started to grow until it seemed there was a Winchell's on almost every corner.
I think people love doughnuts because there are so many wonderful flavors from which to choose. There's warm glazed doughnuts—the flavor that made Krispy Kreme famous—frosted vanilla, cherry, strawberry, maple and even flavors with sprinkles and decoratifs. You can get a cruller, a cinnamon twist or even an apple fritter that is made with all of the extra scraps and pieces layered with canned apple pie filling. And then there are iced chocolate doughnuts.
The chocolate frosting is the cheapest form of chocolate you can buy. It is mostly powdered sugar, a shortening (something akin to Crisco) and cocoa powder. But no matter how cheap the ingredients are, the chocolate is still my favorite doughnut flavor. No matter where I go, Dunkin' Donuts, Winchell's, Krispy Kreme or Randy's near Los Angeles International Airport, I always get the chocolate. You've all seen Randy's. That's the Coogie-designed building that looks like a huge two story doughnut on top of the small drive-thru through outlet.
Doughnuts hit a rough spot in US culinary history when low-carbohydrate and more healthful diets were in vogue. Doughnut vendors tried to fool us with bagels, but sesame seeds didn't taste as good as old-fashioned chocolate. Even I—the world champion doughnut eater—spent a couple of years shying away from these doughy little masterpieces, but then thankfully I fell off the bagel wagon and got hooked on doughnuts all over again. I don't think I can still eat a dozen at one clip, but one or two doughnuts once or twice a month still gets me going in the morning.
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Norman, OK (Sports Network) - Romero Osby registered a career-high 29 points
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Winless in five chances in conference play now, the Longhorns (8-10, 0-5) were
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Sarah Thurmond offers a review of Hall of Fame inductee Monica Seles' soon-to-be released (April 21) autobiography Getting a Grip: On My Body, My Mind, My Self for TENNIS.com which she describes as "part memoir, part personal-growth journal".
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London Hotel Guide
Gaming in London
Some are fortunate enough to experience London in all its glory, while others want to push their luck. If you're one who wants to dabble with Lady Luck, you have the good fortune at your side, because there are countless opportunities for gaming in London. From slot machines to table games, try out your poker face at Grosvenor Victoria Casino or the Casino at the Empire. Meanwhile, for those in search of a more European gamble, you'll find various sports books, such as Ladbroke's, Paddy Power, and Coral with betting lines on multiple activities from cricket to rugby.
Playgrounds in London
Between introducing your children to London's history and attending theatre performances, allow your youngsters to let loose at one of the many playgrounds in London. Experience the royalty of all playgrounds with a visit to Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground, Hyde Park, where your kiddos can climb upon a life-size pirate ship and explore teepees for an adventure unlike any other. Meanwhile, Coram's Fields, Holborn, features an impressive seven-acre kid-friendly fortress with everything from sports fields and playgrounds to even a café and a farm with goats.
Travel around Europe on a budget
While a Euro trip can cost you a pretty penny, if you only have a few pennies to spare, there are savvy ways of traveling around Europe on a budget. Booking flights during the early morning or late at night during midweek is one major way to save some cash, while Megabus and Eurolines provide cheap ground transportation options. What's more, cruises offer an affordable way of traveling from one port to the next, as room, board, and food are all conveniently included in the ticket price.
London pubs with kids
Contrary to the bars of the United States, you'll find countless kid-friendly pubs in London. These establishments provide the perfect place for an affordable meal, domestic brews, and the opportunity to sample the local cuisine. Skip the rowdy, crowded bar scene, and instead choose the quieter joints for an early dinner with the kiddos. Start your kid-approved pub crawl in Nicholson's chain of pubs and venture out from there.
London boutique hotels with kids
Just because you're gallivanting in London with the kids in tow, doesn't mean you need to forgo the personality and luxury of a boutique hotel. In fact, there are various kid-welcoming London boutique hotels with amenities to accommodate the entire family. The Metropolitan London provides spacious connecting rooms and gifts for the children upon arrival, while The Zetter Hotel boasts big personality and suite options. As for The Amperstand Hotel, it pays close attention to the finer details while offering easy access to the Natural History Museum and Kensington Gardens for adventures with the youngsters.
Culture in London
However captivating and alluring the London culture may be, it is perhaps sometimes first misunderstood by travelers. So before gallivanting in London, brush up on your street style and expect the local's mocking sense of humor. Skip the culture shock, prep your taste buds for Sunday Roast, forgot about chilled brews, and embrace the dignified lifestyle to fully indulge in the London scene.
Exploring Britain heritage at Stonehenge
Exploring Britain's heritage at Stonehenge belongs at the top of everyone's bucket list. Regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, this massive and mystical rock formation presents a compelling history and purpose. Though many details surrounding the henge still remain a mystery, take the opportunity to explore the totems and learn what is known of their history on your next London trip.
The heritage of Cambridge
While Cambridge is commonly associated with the University of Cambridge, this city in the countryside offers far more than educated pupils and philosophy classes. In fact, upon visiting this city located on the river Cam, you'll find the heritage of Cambridge masterfully combines modern art, fashion, and gastronomy. Cambridge manages to bridge the gap between ancient times and modern day while presenting a charming attraction just outside of London.
More than lakes
Great Britain's Lake District surprisingly offers more than lakes, as it is also home to five of the tallest mountains in England, multiple nature reserves, and countless quaint and cozy towns filled with literary charm. Grasmere, for example, presents Dove Cottage, the former home of Williams Wordsmith, and the famous Sarah Nelson's gingerbread. Meanwhile Ambleside features the home where author Beatrix Potter gathered inspiration for her beloved stories, such as "The Tale of Peter Rabbit."
Samuel Johnson once said that to be tired of London is to be tired of life. We think that the concept holds true for hotels in London; after all, in this marvelous capital of England, the best places to stay are microcosms of the city itself. Chic guest houses populate the most stylish neighborhoods, glamorous resorts channel the regional elegance, and family-friendly inns offer a peek at the country's famous hospitality. When you book rooms at a London hotel, you're not merely ticking an item off of your traveling to-do list; you're creating a basis for the most unforgettable London vacations.
Of course, every traveler is different. While you may want to make reservations at the most luxurious hotel London has to offer, your best friend might prefer to score a few deals and discount rates on a quieter, more unassuming spot. That's no problem; thanks to the city's wealth of options — and seriously incredible on-site amenities — you'll always find something that feels tailored to your personal style. Try one of the highly rated resorts in London for an array of just-for-you perks, or head to a boutique inn for a more hushed sort of charm. Planning to divide your time between relaxing in the room and hitting all the sights? Check out the bevy of centrally located London hotels. Not only will you have access to a carefully curated selection of perks, but you'll also be in the top location for exploring the seemingly endless list of things to do in London.
Plus, the inexpensive hotels London offers give you a little more wiggle room in your traveling budget, so you can pile on extras like rental cars and flights to London without paying extra-high prices. You can even hit the high seas with a few cruises from London after you check out of your resort. Talk about a dream vacation.


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Well my fall hunt plans are looking like a bust. Originally we thought we would apply for a Colorado high country mule deer hunt....but with the need for the extended vacation time of that hunt we decided to wait. Then we thought we would put in for the Colordao muzzleloader elk hunt and now it looks like those plans have fallen through due to another hunting partner.
This late into the application season anyone got ideas on a decent DIY hunt that I could do without burning my Colorado elk or deer points. I'm open to other states, but so far my Western hunt experience is with Colorado.


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I'm in the process of designing my own campaign world, and I have hit a big stumbling block. I have the basics in my head, but no idea on how to put these things down on maps; whether it be an overland 'world' map or the map of a city/country.
So I'm putting out a call for a mapper who would like to work with me to make this world come to life. Non-profit, I'm a broke GM as it is. Hopefully someone is up to the challenge.
The first map I'm looking at would be one of the main Empire's capital city. Built on top of and around a dormant volcano, with natural rivers offering clean water, the city is self-sufficient and large, mostly prosperous with poorer areas on the outskirts.
Ideally, this will be the first of several maps altogether, as mentioned, I'm trying to eventually have a full campaign world. That being said, I'm fully expecting to converse with any cartographer who takes up this challenge, it will be a joint work of ideas and creation.
Decent semi-professional style; something that might be found in published product (such as Paizo's Pathfinder line, for example).
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Semi-professional at the least
Decent size for printing and use at a gaming table/web
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This is an ambitious project, I don't have any set time constraints; although the sooner the first couple of maps are completed, the better.
I would like to share reproduction rights, and that's all. Whereas I don't expect I'll ever send my finished world to a publisher (or get it published, for that matter), if it -does- happen it'd be nice; and I'd just ask that if the artist(s) re-use the maps, a mention of where it first came from would be nice.
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You can also think of handmade rugs as unique investments for your home. They can serve as conversation pieces, while adding a unique flair and making your house a home.
While a hand-woven rug is considered quite luxurious, the machine-made rug process has been diligently perfected over the years. This is a good option to get the handmade look without the handmade price!
Materials used in rugs can also make a big impact on cost and quality. Wool is used in many countries, as it is a durable substance and seen as the most traditional material. Although this is the component of choice, less expensive synthetic materials are also common in the man-made marketplace today. The type of material used often varies by the country of origin. For example, Persian rugs usually incorporate soft wool, while silk is the material of choice for Chinese rugs.
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Central sleep apnea is a disorder in which your breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.
Central sleep apnea occurs because your brain doesn't send proper signals to the muscles that control your breathing. This condition is different from obstructive sleep apnea, in which you can't breathe normally because of upper airway obstruction.
Central sleep apnea is less common than obstructive sleep apnea.
Central sleep apnea may occur as a result of other conditions, such as heart failure and stroke. Sleeping at a high altitude also may cause central sleep apnea.
Treatments for central sleep apnea may involve treating existing conditions, using a device to assist breathing or using supplemental oxygen.
Common signs and symptoms of central sleep apnea include:
Although snoring indicates some degree of increased obstruction to airflow, snoring also may be heard in the presence of central sleep apnea. However, snoring may not be as prominent with central sleep apnea as it is with obstructive sleep apnea.
Consult a medical professional if you experience, or if your partner observes, any signs or symptoms of central sleep apnea, particularly the following:
Ask your doctor about any sleep problem that leaves you chronically fatigued, sleepy and irritable. Excessive daytime drowsiness (hypersomnia) may be due to other disorders, such as narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea.
Central sleep apnea occurs when your brain fails to transmit signals to your breathing muscles.
Central sleep apnea can be caused by a number of conditions that affect the ability of your brainstem — which links your brain to your spinal cord and controls many functions such as heart rate and breathing — to control your breathing. The cause varies with the type of central sleep apnea you have. Types include:
Certain factors put you at increased risk of central sleep apnea:
CPAP. Some people with obstructive sleep apnea develop central sleep apnea while using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). This condition is known as complex sleep apnea because it is a combination of obstructive and central sleep apneas.
For some people, complex sleep apnea goes away with continued use of a CPAP device. Other people may be treated with a different kind of positive airway pressure therapy.
Central sleep apnea is a serious medical condition. Some complications include:
Fatigue. The repeated awakenings associated with sleep apnea make normal, restorative sleep impossible. People with central sleep apnea often experience severe fatigue, daytime drowsiness and irritability.
You may have difficulty concentrating and find yourself falling asleep at work, while watching television or even when driving.
Cardiovascular problems. In addition, sudden drops in blood oxygen levels that occur during central sleep apnea may adversely affect heart health.
If there's underlying heart disease, these repeated multiple episodes of low blood oxygen (hypoxia or hypoxemia) worsen prognosis and increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythms.
You're likely to start by seeing your family doctor or a general practitioner. However, you may then be referred to a sleep specialist.
Because appointments can be brief and there's often a lot to talk about, it's a good idea to be well prepared for your appointment. Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment and what to expect from your doctor.
Your time with your doctor is limited, so preparing a list of questions will help you make the most of your time together. List your questions from most important to least important in case time runs out. For central sleep apnea, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask your doctor, don't hesitate to ask questions during your appointment.
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Being ready to answer them may reserve time to go over any points you want to spend more time on. Your doctor may ask:
Your doctor may make an evaluation based on your signs and symptoms or may refer you to a sleep specialist in a sleep disorder center.
A sleep specialist can help you decide on your need for further evaluation. Such an evaluation often involves overnight monitoring of your breathing and other body functions during a sleep study called polysomnography.
During polysomnography, you're connected to equipment that monitors your heart, lung and brain activity, breathing patterns, arm and leg movements, and blood oxygen levels while you sleep. You may have a full-night or split-night sleep study.
In a split-night sleep study, you'll be monitored during the first half of the night. If you're diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, staff may wake you and give you continuous positive airway pressure for the second half of the night.
Polysomnography can help your doctor diagnose central sleep apnea. It also can help your doctor rule out other sleep disorders, such as periodic limb movements of sleep or narcolepsy, which can cause excessive daytime sleepiness but require different treatment.
Doctors trained in nervous system diseases (neurologists), heart diseases (cardiologists) and others may be involved in evaluating your condition. Doctors may order imaging of your head or heart.
Treatments for central sleep apnea may include:
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). This method, also used to treat obstructive sleep apnea, involves wearing a mask over your nose while you sleep. CPAP is usually the first treatment given for central sleep apnea.
The mask is attached to a small pump that supplies a continuous amount of pressurized air to hold open your upper airway. CPAP may prevent the airway closure that can trigger central sleep apnea.
As with obstructive sleep apnea, it's important that you use the device only as directed. If your mask is uncomfortable or the pressure feels too strong, talk with your doctor. Several types of masks are available. Doctors can also adjust the air pressure.
Adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV). If CPAP hasn't effectively treated your condition, you may be given ASV.
Like CPAP, ASV also delivers pressurized air. However, unlike CPAP, ASV adjusts the amount of pressure during inspiration on a breath-by-breath basis to smooth out the breathing pattern. The device may also automatically deliver a breath if you haven't taken a breath within a certain number of seconds.
Bilevel positive airway pressure (BPAP). Like ASV, BPAP delivers pressure when you breathe in and a different amount of pressure when you breathe out. Unlike ASV, the amount of pressure during inspiration is fixed rather than variable.
BPAP can also be configured to deliver a breath if you haven't taken a breath within a certain number of seconds.
Medications. Certain medications, such as acetazolamide (Diamox) or theophylline (Theo-24, Theochron, others), have been used to stimulate breathing in people with central sleep apnea.
Doctors may prescribe medications to help your breathing as you sleep if you can't take positive airway pressure. Also, some doctors prescribe medications to prevent central sleep apnea in high altitude.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., ranks #1 for respiratory disorders and for neurology and neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for heart and heart surgery and for psychiatry by U.S. News & World Report.
Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people. In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.
Doctors trained in psychiatry and psychology, neurology, pulmonary medicine, and other areas treat people with central sleep apnea and other sleep disorders at the Sleep Disorders Center at Mayo Clinic in Arizona.
For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at 800-446-2279 (toll-free) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday or complete an online appointment request form.
Doctors trained in psychiatry and psychology, pulmonary medicine, neurology, and other areas treat people with central sleep apnea and other sleep disorders at the Sleep Disorders Unit at Mayo Clinic in Florida.
For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at 904-953-0853 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday or complete an online appointment request form.
Doctors trained in neurology, psychiatry and psychology, pulmonary medicine, pediatrics and sleep medicine, pediatric neurology, pediatric pulmonary medicine, and other areas treat people with central sleep apnea and other sleep disorders at the Center for Sleep Medicine in Minnesota.
For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at 507-538-3270 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday or complete an online appointment request form.
See information on patient services at the three Mayo Clinic locations, including transportation options and lodging.
Mayo Clinic doctors trained in sleep medicine study central sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. Doctors study heart disease and its relation to sleep apnea and new treatment options. Learn more on the Center for Sleep Medicine and neurology research websites.
See a list of publications by Mayo doctors on central sleep apnea on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.
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Sestri Brings Slavic Music to Royalton
The women's choir, Sestri, sang their hearts out for the folks who gathered at the Royalton Public Library on Thursday evening, June 6.
Sestri is made up of women from Central Minnesota who are dedicated to learning and performing folk songs from Eastern Europe. This group of women practice weekly at the St. Francis Music Center in Little Falls under the direction of Celo V'ec. During the performance each song is introduced by members of the choir. The lyrics are explained as the songs are sung in various Slavic languages. These ancient folk songs have simple messages centered around village life, the harvest, and of course love. Their messages ring true to most of us after hundreds of years. When asked if she enjoyed the concert, one audience member replied, "It was so beautiful I felt like weeping."


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January 9, 2009
Pink & Nerdy
Usually I am not fan of pink, but I liked the style of this dress. It reminded me of a dress my sister wore for my 8th birthday. I remember just admiring her all night while all my little friends said they wanted to look like her. :-) Now I have the dress and she continues to be a beauty.
Wearing: H&M Dress, Target tights, Streets Ahead Belt, SM Shoes, UO Glasses
47 comments:
- vicen said...
I love you like that dress is such beautiful.
- January 10, 2009 at 1:54 AM
- Nay said...
I like the look ;-)! I just came across your blog and find it fun! goood work!
I like the purple nail polish in a post you had! How fun!
- January 10, 2009 at 2:56 AM
- Jervis said...
love the glasses
yurr style is impeccable
- January 10, 2009 at 3:01 AM
- Casey said...
This kind of reminds me of the pink dress Carrie wears in Sex and the City. Very, very cute!
- January 10, 2009 at 3:07 AM
- $ouLphate said...
you look lovely in that dress!;) really like your blog, mind if id linked you? xoxo
- January 10, 2009 at 4:46 AM
- Monikapolitan.com said...
Actually as much pink as I have in my room I NEVER really wear it...
This dress however looks fantastic. Ever since I saw Sex and the City the movie I am a big fan of slim dresses with statement belts!
And that SUUUUCKS about your blogroll :/ I hope that doesn't happen to me :::crosses fingers::: please don't forget about my bloggie...
- January 10, 2009 at 6:00 AM
- Love_in_the_pool said...
I love pink dresses!! you look so pretty!! BESOS!
- January 10, 2009 at 6:11 AM
- Shaminista said...
Nice glasses!
- January 10, 2009 at 7:07 AM
- אדוה&לימור said...
great outfit!!!
love your style :)
- January 10, 2009 at 7:13 AM
- YLM-SPAIN said...
Te queda genial el vestido aunque no seas fan del rosa.
Un besito guapa.
- January 10, 2009 at 7:23 AM
- YoQueSe said...
Muy chulo el contraste
- January 10, 2009 at 8:39 AM
- Trace said...
Ooooh I love the pink! I also really love that belt, cute and unique. Hope you have a great weekend girl!
P.S. Thanks for linking to me, I linked to you as well! I really enjoy your blog - I would kill for you legs! =)
- January 10, 2009 at 9:43 AM
- Mariëlle said...
I just came across your blog and I really like everything I am seeing on here. You have such great shoes! I am in love with those yellow heels <33
Fancy swapping links?
- January 10, 2009 at 11:32 AM
- Nike said...
love the colour, realy suits ur skin tone.
- January 10, 2009 at 12:13 PM
- LEO said...
- January 10, 2009 at 12:30 PM
- Maverick said...
That dress looks so beautiful on you! I love the idea of pairing it with nerdy glasses! How stylish :)
xx. mavvie
- January 10, 2009 at 1:45 PM
- Mademoisselle Chic said...
i love this outfit!! so cute!!
i have a similar dress like this. I wore it for xmas and i also paired it with nylons! i love it and i can't wait to wear it again! :)
- January 10, 2009 at 1:59 PM
- Chester said...
I love your glasses!
- January 10, 2009 at 2:39 PM
- WendyB said...
Great color on you. And are your shoulder tattoos like Sienna Miller's?
- January 10, 2009 at 3:29 PM
- Maya said...
Casey: I don't remember the pink dress in sex & the city. I would have to watch the movie again. Thank you!
Monikapolitan: I might watch SATC tonight again, while I stuff my face with pizza. Thanks!
Trace: Thanks you so much. Really you would kill for my legs? I need to work out more often. Thank you so much!!
Marielle: If you're still crazy about my yellow shoes go to Victoriassecret.com. They're on sale!
WendyB: Yes, I do. Although when I got my tattoo I had no idea Sienna Miller had one. Her stars are more on the side. Mine are in front of my shoulder. XO
- January 10, 2009 at 6:40 PM
- Girl next blog said...
This dress is wonderfull. I love hot pic in fact!
It looks so good on you.
- January 10, 2009 at 6:56 PM
- Jen (MahaloFashion) said...
We almost have the same tattoo except mine is more on my shoulder.
- January 10, 2009 at 9:01 PM
- La Couturier said...
you are gorgeous!
La C.
- January 10, 2009 at 10:49 PM
- Life of Brian08 said...
hmmm not a fan but everything flows...pinky...lol
- January 11, 2009 at 1:40 AM
- Kassandra said...
the pink really makes you radiate a fun, bubbly, personality! love this look:D
- January 11, 2009 at 2:27 AM
- Vintage Tea said...
great outfit! I love the pink and the glasses. You can totally rock it
- January 11, 2009 at 6:40 AM
- Justmel and my style said...
This dress is so beautiful! I love the colour ! you are so pretty with your glasses!
- January 11, 2009 at 6:51 AM
- FunkyFashionWays said...
You are absolutely Gorgeous, and that pink is stunning on you. Love the look.
- January 11, 2009 at 8:17 PM
- eva said...
ah what a great dress and pink looks great on you!
- January 11, 2009 at 8:27 PM
- Lesley said...
Great dress!!!
- January 11, 2009 at 10:47 PM
- roxanne said...
haha clothes that fulfill childhood wishes are the absolute best. case in point: i longed with a passion to rock "belly shirts" or "baby tees" when i was a little one, and all of the cropped shirts coming into style lately are like an absolute dream come true for me. the dress looks fantastic.
- January 12, 2009 at 1:14 AM
- it's Fashion Fever said...
OMG i love the glasses!
I am planning to buy some eye glass wear too b/c I really need it so how did you know which shape of glass to get? I'm having a tough time :(
- January 12, 2009 at 1:33 AM
- Old Man T said...
Not too many people can wear those glasses and not look pretentious trendy...you pulled it off nicely.
- January 12, 2009 at 2:17 AM
- fly=malcolm=x said...
dUDE...YOURE HOT..LIKE UBER..LOL
- January 12, 2009 at 6:49 AM
- She's Dressing Up said...
I love it, especially with the belt!!
- January 12, 2009 at 12:49 PM
- Rachie-Pie said...
love the pink dress hot pink is the one!!
- January 12, 2009 at 7:58 PM
- TEXTSTYLES said...
great dress
you can rock the pink!
- January 12, 2009 at 8:57 PM
- Maya said...
It's Fashion Fever: I really didn't bother with the shape of the glasses.
I pretty much tried them on. Like them and bought them. Once you try on your pair you'll know which one are the right ones for you. The ones that will make you say I look hot. :-)
- January 12, 2009 at 10:23 PM
- Trendy Gourmandise said...
great dress ! and pink its very nice on you !
- January 13, 2009 at 6:15 PM
- Nina (femme rationale) said...
uh...more like pink and super hot! you look totally fierce in this ensemble. love how you paired the glasses w/such a sexy dress, too.
and i am soooo looking forward to your make-up tutorials! i'd love to see something on eyes, eyebrows, or face (like foundation, concealer, highlighter, etc...). can't wait!
- January 13, 2009 at 8:10 PM
- Ula said...
Not only the dress, but also the color is veeeery nice:)
- January 14, 2009 at 3:10 AM
- Charm said...
That colour looks great on you!
- January 14, 2009 at 8:47 AM
- Savvy Mode SG said...
what a cute dress and the color is to die for.
- January 14, 2009 at 12:49 PM
- offset outfit said...
Me encantan las gafas de nerd!! fueron el regalo que me hizó mi novio esta navidad...te quedan genial con este vestido!!!
- January 14, 2009 at 2:06 PM
- Fashionista* said...
you look so cute
really adorable
love the combination of pink and nerdy
- January 18, 2009 at 6:07 AM
- Miranda said...
the pink and black are perfect together, soo chic
- January 21, 2009 at 6:16 PM
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Research conducted by Stony Brook University and a nonprofit research group indicates that the South Shore's Western Bays are polluted, and state officials acknowledged that implementation of a yet-to-be designed plan for combating the problem may take more than a decade to carry out.
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Citizens Campaign for the Environment and County Legislator David Denenberg are liars and hypocrites!
Where were they 2 years ago, when ask to back East Rockaway and The Greenbay Parkers for more responsible sewer treatment in Nassau County?
They and other "front" groups stood behind Tom Suozzi's 10 year Master Plan and told us everything was alright, the Bay was fine, and we didn't need a TDML. Check the minutes from the Legislative meetings and you'll see that they are full of effluent!
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|Phillips Co. Republicans promote involvement
|Written by Brenda Johnson Brandt
Starting early to strategize election wins in 2010, Phillips County Republicans gathered a large turnout at the annual Lincoln Day Soup, Salad and Pie Social Sunday, March 1.
More than 90 attended the event, which was held at the Haxtun Community Center. In a nonelection year, the turnout was cited for being especially good.
Current and past office holders, as well as future hopefuls spoke to the group, all emphasizing the importance of becoming informed and involved in the effort to regain Republican dominance in both the Colorado legislature and in Washington D.C.
Phillips County Republican chairman Deb Carlstrom welcomed those in attendance, noting, "We're here to regroup" following the 2008 election.
Four HHS social studies students of teacher John Ortner assisted in the program by introducing speakers. They included juniors Elise Nelson and Logan Krueger and freshmen Jeremy Loutensock and Austin Killin. Also helping with introductory responsibilities were HHS graduates Elisa Sagehorn and Kayla Young.
Ortner gave the invocation, leading into it with the American's Creed, which he noted came out of a nationwide contest during World War I for the best summary of American political faith.
The introduction set the tone for the message of various speakers, all reiterating the theme that hard work will be required of the grassroots effort.
Current state elected officials shared concerns for such issues as the new transportation bill, increased license fees, oil and gas legislation, removal of spending limits, stimulus bill, taxation and more.
"We will win in 2010," said more than one Republican Sunday.
Elected officials who addressed the group included Jerry Sonnenberg of Sterling, Colo. House Dist. #65; Greg Brophy of Wray, Colo. Senate Dist. #1; Bob Watson of Sterling, District Attorney, 13th Judicial Dist.; and Cory Gardner of Yuma, Colo. House Dist. #63.
Former U.S. Representative Marilyn Musgrave of Fort Morgan was acknowledged with respect by most of the speakers at Sunday's program. She also addressed the group.
Brian Ivers spoke on behalf of Congressional candidate Diggs Brown. Also speaking to the Republican delegation were Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck, who will announce he's running for U.S. Senate in April; and Cleve Tidwell, an exploratory gubernatorial candidate who plans to announce his intent to run for governor very soon.
Others on the speakers' list were Assistant District Attorney Jim Barker; and Perry Buck, vice chairman of the Colorado Republican party.
Also introduced were Phillips County officials in attendance, including Commissioners Jerry Beavers, Bud Biesemeier and Susan Roll Walters, Assessor Doug Kamery and Treasurer Linda Statz. Sedgwick County Republican chair Claudine Kappius and her husband Bob were also recognized.
To close Sunday's program, Gene and Caroline Daise and Matt Meusborn demonstrated the proper procedure for folding the flag. An interesting history of U.S. flags was part of their program, as well.
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Millions of Americans showed up to vote Tuesday, confronting long lines and a slew of new voting laws.
Millions of Americans turned out to vote in Tuesday's razor-thin presidential election, facing long lines, strict new identification requirements and in some areas, polling stations without power.
Election observers said that by mid-afternoon, they had fielded 69,000 reports of voting problems across the country, many of them tied to new state voting restrictions and fallout from the storm that devastated parts of the Northeast last week.
Voters reported hours-long lines in South Florida and parts of Virginia, voting machine malfunctions in key Ohio precincts, and Pennsylvania poll workers who improperly turned people away if they couldn't produce a photo ID. In one Pennsylvania precinct, a voter posted a YouTube video of a malfunctioning voting machine that put a check next to Mitt Romney's name when he tried to cast a ballot for President Obama.
"It's already started, and it is busy," said Barbara Arnwine, the executive director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, which monitors voting problems. "Voters are doing their part by being persistent and voting."
In Pennsylvania, civil rights groups complained that workers at some polling sites were requiring voters to show identification, even though a federal judge decided last month that the state's new voter-ID law could not be enforced this year. That led to some voters being turned away, Arnwine said.
"It is absolutely unconscionable, and people ought to be ashamed," she said.
Matthew Keeler, a spokesman for Pennsylvania's election office, said officials had heard of only a "few scattered reports" of people being asked for identification when they should not have been, and that state officials had contacted election workers in counties where that happened. He said that even when the voter ID law takes effect, people without identification will be able to cast provisional ballots, and should not be told they cannot vote.
Other disputes were already headed to court by midday.
In Pennsylvania, Republican officials said that Democratic poll watchers in Philadelphia had improperly prevented the party's poll watchers from entering voting sites. A court quickly ruled that Democrats could not shut them out. "This was a shameless attempt from the Obama campaign to suppress our legally appointed Republican poll watchers in Philadelphia, and they got caught," state Republican Chairman Rob Gleason said in a statement.
In Ohio, where officials reported scattered problems with electronic voting machines, a federal judge on Tuesday rejected a challenge to the use of those machines. U.S. District Judge Gregory Frost said in a written order that the Green Party candidate who brought the challenge "has demonstrated zero likelihood of success based on the evidence presented." Another federal judge scheduled a hearing for Wednesday morning in a lawsuit challenging the way Ohio counts provisional ballots.
"Long lines, machine breakdowns, fights at the polls. Unfortunately, this is the new normal for Election Day," Rick Hasen, a University of California, Irvine election-law expert, wrote in a post on Twitter.
Elsewhere, the biggest issues were long lines, new equipment, and the kinds of routine mix-ups that surface in almost every election.
In suburban Alexandria, Va., a line of shivering, chattering voters snaked halfway down the block as people waited to cast paper ballots in a city recreation center at 7:30 a.m.. It was the first time Virginians were required to show identification before voting, but election officials said no one had been turned away, and the line was not unusual for a presidential election.
Mary Berry and her husband, John, waited about 45 minutes to vote. "It was good to see this many people voting," she said.
In Newtown, Conn. - parts of which are still without electricity after being struck last week by Superstorm Sandy - voters walked past knocked-over trees to cast their ballots at an elementary school. In Byers, Colo., a small town of about 1,160 where many people make their living farming, the wait to vote at the American Legion Post 160 was 45 minutes to an hour as officials struggled with new electronic ballots.
"This morning, it was chaos," said Diana Taylor, an election judge working the polling station. "We had trouble with the new electronic system - just trying to find people. If we can't find people in the electronic system, we look them up in another electronic system and then a paper system."
In Florida's Pinellas County, around St. Petersburg, election officials mistakenly told voters that they would have until 7 p.m. tomorrow to cast their ballots. The polls actually close this evening. The county's election office told the Tampa Bay Times it stopped the calls as soon as it discovered the problem.
Voting - and voting problems - started well before Election Day, as states offered more opportunities for people to vote early. In Ohio, nearly 1.8 million people had already voted, either in person or using an absentee ballot. In Florida, more than 4.4 million people voted early. Election observers expect that early votes could account for more than a third of all votes cast this year, the most ever.
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Storm fallout: Superstorm Sandy created election chaos in parts of New York and New Jersey. Officials struggled to reopen or relocate polling stations damaged by the storm, but some still lacked power Tuesday, and others were too damaged to use at all. Both states said they would let people displaced by last week's storm cast their ballots at any polling station. New Jersey said people could vote by e-mail, though technical problems surfaced Monday in some counties. But confusion reigned in some damaged areas on Tuesday. In Hoboken, N.J., Matthew Ohlsen said officials still hadn't processed his application for an electronic ballot, but a voter information hotline warned that if he tried to vote in person, he might get in trouble for trying to vote twice. "I have no idea what to do or how to vote," he said. New Jersey officials said they would extend online voting through Friday evening.
Early voting delays: Voters overwhelmed polling locations in South Florida over the weekend. Some voters complained they waited in line for hours before finally being able to cast a ballot. The Florida Democratic Party went to federal court Sunday to try to force officials to extend early voting hours to cope with the problems. Voters also confronted long early-voting lines in Washington, D.C.
Voter ID laws: For the first time, voters in Virginia, Wisconsin and several other states will be required to show identification at the polls. Those identification laws, which supporters said were aimed at preventing fraud, drew widespread criticism from voting rights advocates, who said they could prevent tens of thousands of eligible voters from casting ballots. Courts blocked or delayed some of the toughest ID laws, but critics said they still feared people might not vote if they thought they still had to show identification.
Provisional ballot uncertainty: Ohio's Republican secretary of State has instructed election officials not to count provisional ballots if voters don't completely fill in their identification information. Those ballots could prove crucial in determining who wins Ohio's 18 electoral votes. A federal judge has said he will decide on a challenge to those restrictions before provisional ballots must be counted Nov. 17. There is "potentially a huge number of votes" that could be affected, said Wendy Weiser, the director of the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice.
Voting machine errors: The Republican National Committee asked election officials in six states to recalibrate electronic voting machines after reports that voters who tried to cast ballots for Romney found that their votes instead went to Obama. State officials generally said they did not see problems with the machines.
Both parties have assembled small armies of volunteer lawyers ready to rush to court to challenge Election Day problems. A USA TODAY analysis last month found that the Republican National Committee had stashed away $5.2 million in a special recount fund; Democrats had $807,400 in a bank account for post-election legal challenges.
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Meridian, Miss. Meridian's School Board members are revamping the District's discipline policies to comply with recent requirements from the U.S. Department of Justice. In a work session Monday night, the Board ironed out changes in the Code of Conduct to resolve any racial disparities in discipline. Superintendent Dr. Alvin Taylor says he can't release details until the District Plan is approved by the Department of Justice, but he says they are making sure the District complies with the requirements of the federal consent decree: "Mainly things like not giving exclusionary discipline, which means removing the student from the classroom or the school for minor infractions," said Taylor. "Also, when we do have to give them exclusionary discipline practices, that we have documented that we have tried to do interventions for the students to try to correct their behavior, unless its a serious offense."
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LOS ANGELES -- Two men were taken into custody after a shooting outside a Halloween party in the center of campus at the University of Southern California Wednesday night left four people wounded.
According to KNBC, USC Department of Public Safety assistant chief John Thomas said a dispute between two non-students led to the 11:45 p.m. shooting.
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Good Fair Attendance, But No Record
(Le Mars) -- The 2012 edition of the Plymouth County Fair is now in the books. Fair attendance was up from 2011. The total attendance for the "Best Five Days of the Summer" was listed at 91,900. Fair Board vice chairman Rich Benson says the attendance was good, but it did not set any records. Saturday's attendance was at 23,250, a drop of nearly 500 people from last year. Fair officials report Sunday's attendance at 16,500 up nearly 1200 from the Sunday attendance from last year.
Fair Auction Brings $19,675
(Le Mars) -- The Fair Auction generated an additional $19,675 with the proceeds to go to help with maintaining the fair. Fair officials report the amount is similar to last year's auction receipts. A lot of attention was given to the "Hidden Circles" quilt created by Geri Dreckman.
Once the quilt had passed $2000, only two bidders were wanting the quilt, Greg and Pam Wells and Terri Brock, the wife of auctioneer Bruce Brock, of which he seemed nervous of the fact his wife was bidding.
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The winning bid for the quilt was $4000 and it went to Greg and Pam Wells of Le Mars.
$18,000 Raised Through Life Skills Quilt Auction
(Le Mars) -- Another quilt auction was held Saturday at the fairgrounds. This one with the proceeds benefiting Life Skills Training Center. Becky Scheitler reports the auction sold more than 70 quilts of all colors and sizes. In addition to the quilts, there were 20 items for a silent auction. The quilt and silent auction brought in a total of $18,838. Speaking of Life Skills, the other fund raiser for the organization was the Bossy Bingo. The winning square was S-7, and the Iowa State Bank of Remsen had selected that square.
King Visits Plymouth County Fair, Talks Farm Bill
(Le Mars) -- Iowa Republican Congressman Steve King stopped by the Plymouth County Fair on Saturday. The current farm bill is about to expire, and the new farm bill is on the minds of all farmers, especially since the drought has guaranteed lower yields. Farmers are wondering why the House of Representatives hasn't voted on the measure. The Senate passed its version, just prior to the the Independence Day holiday recess. King isn't certain as to why the Republican House leadership has decided not to bring the bill up for a vote.
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Because of action on the House calendar this past week, King suspects the House leadership will introduce a one-year extension to the present farm bill, and he believes it may be up for debate and a vote by mid-week. King, a member of the House Agriculture Committee believes the one-year extension will also contain language that will offer drought assistance to farmers. King says at least 50 Democrats have shown support for the version of the farm bill as it was passed through the House Agriculture Committee. He believes those 50 and perhaps others will support the proposed farm bill, but he says it again comes down to production agriculture versus social assistance programs like food stamps.
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Comprehensive Land Use Meeting Scheduled
(Le Mars) -- An informational meeting is scheduled for this evening at 7:00 p.m to discuss the first Comprehensive Land Use Planning for Plymouth County. That meeting will be in the basement of the Plymouth County Courthouse Annex building in Le Mars. This meeting informs the community of new updates on planning and zoning rules. Consultants from J.E.O. will do the presentation. Alan Lucken explains this is a required meeting in the county and The Zoning Board, Board of Supervisors and Board of Adjustments make up the committee presenting the meeting.
County Work Crews Replace Bridge With Culvert
(Le Mars) -- The Plymouth County Secondary Roads Department has announced the closure of Pioneer Avenue from County Road C-60 to 280th Street. That road will be closed beginning today and continuing until August 17th. County crews are replacing an old wooden bridge with a culvert. Speaking about County Road C-60, County Engineer Tom Rohe reports that the paving project will probably get started sometime within the next couple of weeks. Rohe says the intense heat wave has slowed down the progress of many construction projects as contractors have been working shorter hours in order to prevent heat exhaustion and dehydration of their employees.
Le Mars United Way Kicks Off Campaign With Golf Tournament
(Le Mars) -- Le Mars United Way is ready for the ninth annual golf tournament that will kick off the 2012-2013 campaign. The golf tournament, scheduled for August 30th, will also determine the new home for the next 12 months of LUW, the traveling trophy. LUW which is short for the Le Mars United Way is a bronze painted lawn ornament of a golfer about 18 inches tall and weighs about 30 pounds. Tradition dictates the winning foursome take LUW on their travels and photograph his adventures over the following 12 months. Last year's winning team of Michael Murphy, Al Wendt, Mike Daggett and Mike Thompson. The golf tournament is scheduled for Thursday, August 30th with a noon start. It will be held at the Willow Creek Golf Course at Le Mars.
Mail Carrier Hailed As Hero
SLOAN, Iowa (AP) - A rural mail carrier is being hailed a hero for coming to the rescue of an elderly Sloan woman suffering from heat stroke.
Mary Bromander says she had been lying on the scorching driveway behind her house for about an hour Tuesday, unable to get up after venturing outside in triple-digit heat and losing consciousness.
She was found by U.S. Postal Service carrier Jeff Madsen, who spotted her after delivering the woman's mail.
Madsen propped her up, gave her water and summoned an ambulance. Once at a Sioux City hospital, workers discovered she had a 104-degree temperature - an early sign of heat stroke.
Madsen says he just did what anyone else would have done in the same situation.
One Year Later, Investigators Still Searching For Missing Woman
NORWALK, Iowa (AP) - Investigators are still checking leads but report no arrests in the year following the slaying of a south-central Iowa man and the disappearance of his wife.
The Warren County home of Kay and Bill Wood was destroyed by fire on July 30, 2011. His body was found in the debris. The 79-year-old had been shot several times.
Their truck was found in Kansas City, Mo., the next day. Seventy-two-year-old Kay Wood remains missing.
Police released a sketch of a person who was seen standing near the truck, but he hasn't been identified.
Michael Motsinger is an Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation agent. He says that agents are still working leads and are far from calling it a cold case.
Missouri River Reservoirs Helping Area From Drought
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The same reservoirs in northern states that were blamed for last year's flooding on the Missouri River are now giving the river a boost during a severe drought.
With the help of water from reservoirs in North Dakota and Montana, the Missouri River hasn't lost its depth beyond a one-foot drop in some places downstream from Kansas City.
The Kansas City Star reports the Mississippi River on the east side of the state, and waterways in Kansas and Nebraska, aren't so fortunate.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began tapping into reservoir water Friday after depleting the year's supply of snowpack and rain. Corps officials say there is plenty of water in the northern reservoirs to keep the river moving.
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