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|Shocking the Reading Public: Ellis Bell's Wuthering Heights
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|Her Sisters' Critic: The Works of Acton Bell
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Following the testimony of Attorney General Eric Holder on Thursday, Congressman Lamar Smith expressed concern with Holder's leadership of the Justice Department and the Obama administration's efforts to impose a partisan agenda on the American people.
The chairman of House Judiciary Committee, Lamar Smith (R-Texas), grilled Attorney General Holder at the hearing in Washington, D.C. about whether White House officials were aware of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF's) Operation Fast & Furious, which contributed to the shooting death of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry.
The Attorney General appeared before the House Judiciary Committee for an oversight hearing on the Justice Department's activities. Outstanding questions surrounding the controversial ATF operation that allowed guns to be purchased in the U.S. and trafficked to Mexico dominated the Committee's discussion.
"For the past three and half years, this Administration has engaged in a pattern of obstructionism, unaccountability, and partisanship. The Administration's actions aren't just wrong–they are arrogant, undemocratic, and an insult to the rule of law. The American people should have confidence that the Department of Justice fairly enforces laws. That confidence is lacking today," said Rep. Smith.
In April, Chairman Smith issued a report on the Justice Department's disregard for the Constitution and rule of law.
"The report outlines high profile examples of how the Justice Department has ignored the Constitution in order to impose the Administration's partisan agenda on the American people. From blocking investigations of Operation Fast & Furious and Justice Elena Kagan's involvement in Obamacare to refusing to enforce and defend certain laws, the Attorney General has allowed a partisan agenda to guide the Justice Department's decisions," said Chairman Smith.
Congressional Republicans and their investigators have been probing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF's) Fast and Furious "Gunwalker" scandal. Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) has been openly vocal about seeking a contempt citation against Holder.
The Oversight Committee's contempt resolution will require a full House vote and, if it passes, the Congressmen would probably look to the federal courts to enforce the citation.
Law Enforcement Examiner sources claim that Republican House staffers have moved slowly in building their case and in creating the motion to hold the Attorney General in contempt of Congress.
"All government officials are bound by the limits of the Constitution and the rule of law, including the President and the Attorney General. Unfortunately, this Administration continues to put a partisan agenda ahead of the Constitution and the rule of law," Congressman Issa said.
The high profile examples currently under investigation are: Stalling Investigation of Operation Fast & Furious; Failing to Enforce Immigration Laws; Challenging Voter ID Laws; Blocking Congressional Inquiries; Refusing to Defend the Defense of Marriage Act; Ignoring the Constitution's Limited Recess Appointment Power.
"Beginning with the Attorney General's refusal to prosecute members of the radical group the New Black Panther Party for their flagrant voter intimidation during the 2008 presidential election right through to the recent DOJ ignoring of the Black Panthers placing a bounty on the head of Robert Zimmerman, the suspect in the tragic shooting of Trayvon Martin in Florida, the Justice Department has walked a thin line between disinterest and racism," said former police lieutenant George Harley, himself an African American police official.
"Of all agencies in the federal government, the Justice Department, because of the great power it holds over Americans' Constitutional rights, should not impose their own partisan agenda. Unfortunately, under the Obama Administration, the Justice Department has become more partisan than ever," the report states.
"Rather than fulfilling the Attorney General's oath to 'support and defend the Constitution of the United States' and the President's Constitutional responsibility to 'take care that the laws be faithfully executed,' the Justice Department in the Obama Administration, under the leadership of Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., has repeatedly put its partisan agenda ahead of its Constitutional duties. The pattern of pushing partisan ideology rather than neutrally enforcing the law began nearly as soon as the Administration took office and has continued unabated since," according to the committee report.

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CHICAGO - UIC head men's basketball coach Howard Moorereleased the Flames' complete 2012-13 schedule Tuesday, a slate that features 14 regular season home games, four non-conference match-ups against in-state foes and the previously released trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam at University of the Virgin Islands.
The Flames will also play at least 13 games against teams that played in the 2012 postseason, including three NCAA Tournament foes. The Horizon League slate will begin on Jan. 2, when UIC hosts Youngstown State.
"We've got a good mix of talented opponents on this year's schedule," said head coach Howard Moore. "The most important thing is that the non-conference portion of the schedule will help prepare us for the Horizon League, which is always a difficult schedule to prepare for."
UIC will take the court for the first time on Wednesday, Nov. 7, when the Flames entertain UW-Platteville in their lone exhibition game. The regular season opener is set for Sunday, Nov. 11, when UC-Riverside visits the UIC Pavilion.
The Paradise Jam will begin on Friday, Nov. 16, with the Flames taking on New Mexico in the first-round. The Lobos finished the 2011-12 campaign with a 28-7 (10-4 Mountain West) record, and advanced to the second-round of the NCAA Tournament as an at-large selection. Depending on the outcome of that contest, UIC will face either George Mason or Mercer on November 17 or 18. The third and final game of the Paradise Jam will be played on Monday, Nov. 19.
UIC will return home to take on Southeast Missouri on Saturday, Nov. 24, before wrapping up the month of November by traveling to Northern Illinois on Tuesday, Nov. 27. The Flames defeated the Huskies at the Pavilion last season (12/10/11), 62-55.
The month of December will see the Flames take on four opponents that garnered berths to the postseason in 2012, beginning with a Dec. 1 (Saturday) contest at Northwestern. The Wildcats advanced to the second round of the NIT last season. UIC will then begin a three-game homestand by hosting Roosevelt (Wednesday, Dec. 5), Colorado State (Saturday, Dec. 8) and Eastern Michigan. CSU garnered an at-large berth to the Big Dance last March, while EMU captured the Mid-American Conference West Division championship.
On Tuesday, Dec. 18, the Flames will travel to Macomb, Ill., to take on Western Illinois. The Flames edged the Leathernecks at the Pavilion last season (12/19/11), 57-56. WIU made an appearance in the 2012 postseason, accepting an invitation to the College Basketball Invitational. UIC will wrap up the month of December by playing a pair of road games against MAC foes Miami (Ohio) (Dec. 22) and Toledo (Dec. 29). The Rockets, who the Flames have played a total of six times in the past five seasons, advanced to the second round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament last spring.
As mentioned, the Flames will take on Youngstown State at the Pavilion to begin Horizon League play on Wednesday, Jan. 2, the first of five home games during the month of January. UIC will then take on the League's two participants from the NIT last season, traveling to Cleveland State on Monday, Jan. 7, and hosting Valparaiso two days later (Wednesday, Jan. 9).
The Flames will travel to Green Bay on Saturday, Jan. 12, before returning to the Pavilion to host Loyola in the first installment of the Windy City Rivalry on Wednesday, Jan. 16. UIC will then travel to the Motor City to face defending Horizon League Tournament Champion Detroit (Jan. 19). Two-of the Flames' final three games during the month of January will be at home against Milwaukee (Wednesday, Jan. 23) and Green Bay (Thursday, Jan. 31), and sandwiched around a road tilt at Wright State on Saturday, Jan. 26.
UIC will begin the month of February by hosting Cleveland State on Saturday, Feb. 2. The Flames will then play four-straight road games, at Valpo (Feb. 5), Youngstown State (Feb. 10), Loyola (Feb. 16) and Milwaukee (Feb. 20). On Saturday, Feb. 23, UIC will take a break from Horizon League play by hosting a home BracketBusters game for the first time since the 2008-09 campaign.
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ROCHESTER, MI – To keep constituents informed about what is actually happening in Lansing, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters (LCV) today launches a series of targeted accountability websites, each supported by a field operation (aptly named SWATs for Special Weapons and Tactics), where supporters will be armed with facts about their elected officials and the disparity between their words and actions.
"Many politicians declare their intent to move Michigan into a new energy economy, but their actions often contradict their words. Michigan LCV is here to hold them accountable. The economic landscape of Michigan has changed. We are at a crucial juncture where we can either move forward toward a 21st century clean energy economy or remain stagnant by clinging to the coal-powered, chemical-coated, rust-belt 20th century past," said Michigan LCV Executive Director Lisa Wozniak. "At this point in Michigan's history, it is essential that we have leaders in Lansing who recognize the connection between our state's economic and our environmental health. They need to know that their actions and votes speak louder than words."
Michigan LCV Deputy Director Kerry Duggan said, "Constituents have the right to know when their elected leaders are making empty promises. The websites and our field program will focus on activities related to clean energy job creation and environmental protection (to keep a Pure Michigan). There is no doubt that these are two key components of an economic recovery and a vibrant Michigan future."
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The first in the series of accountability websites launched today is Senator Mike Bishop. As the Senate Majority Leader and head of the Republican Caucus, Senator Mike Bishop (R-Rochester) has the power to shape the Republican Party agenda in Lansing, which makes him a key player in determining the legislative priorities the state pursues. That's why Michigan LCV created www.MIeyeonbishop.blogspot.com, an online resource for constituents to follow Senator Bishop's track record. When the lights go on this website (today at 9am), we will simultaneously be deploying supporters to knock on doors, meet with local leaders and supporters to let them know about his record and this new resource.
"We are particularly interested in the policy decisions Majority Leader Bishop makes with regards to clean, renewable energy production, Great Lakes restoration and protection, natural resources funding, and unnecessary exposure to toxic chemicals", said Wozniak. "In light of the fact that Senator Bishop is currently campaigning to become Michigan's next Attorney General, it is imperative that voters are made aware of the actions Senator Bishop takes, and understand where his political priorities lie". The website also makes note of when officials forget to say or do anything about key issues, like Bishop on the Asian Carp.
In the next couple months, the Senate Majority leader will have the ability to act on numerous pieces of environmental legislation. In the immediate future, we will keep an eye out for action or stalling on House Bill 4699, which bans a toxic flame retardant found in many everyday and children's products. Senator Bishop assigned this bill to his Government Operations Committee, which unfortunately, is where good legislation often goes to die.
Duggan added, "In the coming months, we encourage Michigan's citizens to follow our updates on www.mieyeonbishop.blogspot.com (and the other to-be-announced targets), and remind each lawmaker how important it is to Michigan citizens that we attract clean energy jobs while protecting human health and the natural resources that define our state".
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The San Francisco 49ers beat the San Diego Chargers 21-7 on Sunday afternoon at Levi's Stadium. This was their first preseason win of the season and they're now 1-2 in exhibitions.
Rookie C Marcus Martin went down in the fourth quarter on a six-yard running play by Glenn Winston with a left knee injury. He was carted off the field in what appeared to be a collision with the Chargers and 49ers linemen. Jim Harbaugh had no updates on the injury.
Martin was a third-round draft pick of the 49ers to bring competition for Daniel Kilgore.
The 49ers struggled in the first quarter to get any offense going with two punts and a fumble inside their own red zone. On the first 12 offensive plays of the game, they only mustered up 14 yards.
However, the defense stepped it up with two stands including a fourth and 1 stopped short in the red zone. The Chargers would score on their third possession of the game with a touchdown pass to Antonio Gates.
The first-team offense had some life in the second quarter with a scoring drive of their own. After a 16-yard pass to Vernon Davis on third down, the 49ers got into field goal range to set up a 39-yard field goal by Phil Dawson.
Blaine Gabbert had a strong possession before halftime, where he completed four out of five passes including a third down conversion to Vance McDonald. Inside the red zone, he found McDonald again for the team's first touchdown of the preseason to go ahead 10-7.
"The biggest thing is, we stuck to the process," Gabbert said. "We focused on the game plan all week. Everyone did their job and communication was at a high level."
For the game, he completed seven out of 11 passing attempts for 66 yards which included the touchdown pass to McDonald.
The second half had minimal offense until the Jimmie Ward caught an interception tipped by LB Aaron Lynch. After a 28-yard field goal by Phil Dawson, the 49ers pounded it on the ground.
Ward said he has changed his style of play from college, focusing on turnovers instead of laying the hard hits. He likes to do both on the field.
"I love to hit, but turnovers work more," Ward said. "You can argue [both ways on hits and turnovers], but I like turnovers better."
RB Glenn Winston added on with a 26-yard touchdown run and the 49ers converted the two-point conversion for team's final score.
Harbaugh said the team improved from their first two games and was confident after this week of practice.
"[There were] just productive plays [and] execution," Harbaugh said. "Lots of players were cleanly blocked, had some passes thrown and caught. Runners were seeing the holes, just all 11 playing today in a more precise way. Throughout the game I thought we were executing better out of the huddle. In execution we improved."
The 49ers will play their final preseason game on Thursday, August 28 against the Houston Texans at 5:00 p.m. PT.
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-Patrick Willis, Justin Smith and Ray McDonald all made their 2014 debut by starting on defense for their first preseason game of the year.
-Stevie Johnson had a five-yard reception with the second-team offense in the third quarter, his first of the preseason
-Craig Dahl started at SS for Antoine Bethea (concussion).
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College Hockey:The PairWise: Hockey East teams skating a thin line
Warning: before you begin to read this blog post, know that it might sound a bit elitist.
And it should. Hockey East is home to the last three national champions. In the last 14 seasons, a Hockey East team has been in the NCAA title game in all but one season (we all remember the infamous all-WCHA Frozen Four in Columbus, don't we?)
When it comes to the NCAA tournament, Hockey East is likely royalty, a least for the last decade of so.
The antithesis of Hockey East has been the ECAC. It's been 22 years since an ECAC team won the national title (Harvard, 1989) and 21 years since an ECAC member reached the title game. Heck, the league hasn't had a team in the Frozen Four since Cornell lost to New Hampshire in Buffalo in 2003.
So what if I told you that there is a decent chance this season that the ECAC could have two times as many entries as Hockey East in this year's NCAA tournament. A quick look at the current USCHO.com PairWise Rankings indicates that four ECAC teams would qualify for the tournament. Hockey East would get three entries if the season ended today (Boston College, New Hampshire and Merrimack). But the line of demarcation, right now, is very thin.
This isn't necessarily about Hockey East having a down year, though if the league were to get only two entries to the tournament it would seem that way. It's equally as much about the ECAC having an excellent season as a whole.
Never since Hockey East was formed in 1985, when five teams (Boston College, Boston University, Providence, New Hampshire and Northeastern) all split away from the ECAC, has the ECAC had four entries in the Big Dance. Rarely has the conference had three entries and, excluding the Atlantic Hockey/CHA/MAAC conference, no conference has had just one entry as many times as the ECAC.
This year, that all could change.
Anyone who has followed college hockey this season knows that Yale has been the top team in the nation for much of the year. Add in New York's Capital District teams – Rensselaer and Union – as well as an overachieving Dartmouth team and you have four ECAC teams ranked in the top 15 of the PWR.
For Hockey East, the aforementioned trio inside the top 15 seems to have pretty stable footing. Boston College is tied for fifth, while New Hampshire and Merrimack rank 10th and 11th, respectively. Dartmouth and Union, both part of a three-way tie with Nebraska-Omaha for 13th are truly bubble teams as of today.
At the same time, two Hockey East teams are just on the other side of the bubble. Maine is ranked 17th; Bostnon University is 18th.
So yes, my panic for Hockey East's prospects for this year's tournament is a bit sensationalized. But you all can imagine, as I can, what the reaction will be on the east side of Commonwealth Ave. and in Orono, Maine, if the Terriers and Black Bears are both left home come March and Union and Dartmouth are playing on ESPNU for college hockey's top prize.
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The first day of classes for the new semester at Boston College began on Monday and the new student was checking out his schedule–which was loaded with four classes. He was also busy shopping for essentials for his dorm room–sheets, pillow cases and assorted items.
But this kid wasn't a freshman entering in mid year to get a jump-start on his college career. And this wasn't a kid who needed to go shopping at places like Target, which is where he was indeed shopping. What he really wanted to do was just hang out with his buddies, who were all over the BC campus and beyond.
Say hello to Luke Kuechly, who was back at BC this week, fulfilling a promise he made to his parents after he took off from the BC campus last winter, a year and a half before he was scheduled to graduate.
Kuechly had done all he could as a football player at BC, as a two-time All American linebacker, a Butkus Award winner and the leading tackler in BC history as well as the leading tackler in the country.
With all of that on his resume, Kuechly, after some considerable soul-searching, chose to pass up his senior season at BC for a chance to play at the next level in the National Football League.
Not many people were surprised when the Carolina Panthers, using the 9th pick in the draft, chose Kuechly, which earned the kid from Cincinnati, Ohio a 4-year contract worth $12.58 million dollars, including a $7.58 million signing bonus.
Kuechly celebrated by RENTING a one-bed room apartment in Charlotte and buying a new COUCH.
New car? Nah, Kuechly's 2-year old Yukon was good enough to get around.
He moved into a linebacker slot with the Panthers, where he established himself as a starter. At mid-season he was moved to a more comfortable role at middle linebacker. All that led to was a reprise of his senior season at BC. Kuechly led the Panthers in tackles and at the end of the season was also leading the NFL with 164 tackles, which was a primary reason why the Panthers jumped from 28th to 10th in defense this season.
All of that is in Kuechly's past–for now. On Tuesday he walked around the campus, saying hello to familiar faces and getting greetings from people who watched him walk by and then said, "Is that Luke"?
Yes it was and Kuechly was having fun. "It's all been good," said Kuechly, meaning the NFL as much as anything "The biggest difference is the speed factor. Everyone up there is fast. Now I'm back here, just taking some classes."
Sounding a bit like Crash Davis from Bull Durham talking about his time "in the show", Kuechly talked to his fellow students about his life in the NFL, while maintaining his goal was to finish up the business of getting a degree. Promises are promises and Kuechly is old-fashioned enough to still believe in that, especially when you make the promise to your mom.
But it also seemed clear that the 6-foot-3 inch 245 pound Kuechly still enjoyed being a kid, hanging out with his buddies.
"He's amazing," said BC director of football operations Barry Gallup with a laugh as he explained a call he received about Kuechly from a billing office at BC questioning whether Kuechly had the funds necessary to get housing at BC. "He's the same kid. One of a kind. I told them (the billing office) that everything was ok. ."'
"Sometimes players leave here and come back and they are changed by a lot of things," said Kelly Wheeler, BC's Assistant Director of Football Operations, who deals with much of the nuts and bolts regarding BC football players. ""Not Luke. He came back here didn't have a car and was asking all sorts of questions that only Luke would ask. Same old Luke and that's great. Nothing has changed with him."
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Olympian Brian Sell is teaming up with West Chester physical therapist Ryan Bair to coach local runners. Brian Sell ran a 2:16:07 in the 2008 Beijing Olympics for a seventh place finish. A Hansons-Brooks distance project participant, Sell was a competitive runner in the top US races, including a 4th place finish in the Boston Marathon, 6th place finish in the Chicago Marathon and first place finish in the USATF 25k, 4th in the Boston Marathon, and 6th in the Chicago Marathon. Dr. Ryan Bair founded and opened FLASH™ Sports Physical Therapy and Performance Center in February, 2012. Dr. Bair obtained his board certification in Sports Physical Therapy in West Chester, PA and specializes in the treatment and prevention of running-related injuries.
Sell was an average athlete in high school and made his way to the Olympics. Bair was an NCAA Division 1 Athlete on the cross country and track and field teams. Together, they offer a unique coaching program right in West Chester, that includes running injury consultations, which is huge for runners training hard, making them prone to injury.
Bair says, "From training and racing advice from an Olympian to receiving specific guidance to nip running aches and pains in the bud, FLASH PT runners have a leg-up on their goals, competitors, and the clock when toeing the starting line."
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Over the past few months, the number of sophomores with driver's licenses has increased rapidly. This has created many issues regarding where the sophomores can park. Sophomores are generally not allowed on campus parking passes, as it is a privilege reserved for juniors and seniors. Though most sophomores do not have parking passes, many continue to park in the student lots, taking spots that rightfully belong to upperclassmen with passes.
As a licensed sophomore, I understand the annoyance of having to park off campus and walk from streets like Oak Grove Avenue or Ringwood Avenue, where the majority of sophomores park. However, I feel privileged to have the luxury of having my license and a car to drive as a sophomore in high school.
It is well known that in future years M-A's student population will increase due to district changes. Because of this, administration must deal with the expenses of accommodating new students before expanding student parking. Therefore, sophomores will not be able to park in the student lots unless the parking spaces are expanded.
While there are many options for expanding parking, all are very expensive and are not a priority with the expanding population at M-A. As of now, M-A has very little space, if any, for expansions. Principal Matthew Zito explains that "the school district is likely to go after a $260 million construction and renovation bond." This bond would give administration the potential option to "purchase an acre parcel on Oak Grove that would allow [administration] to relocate the guidance and administrative and student support offices." This would allow the current buildings to be used for other purposes. Since the school was built in five different phases, the space on campus wasn't used efficiently and is now "built out" according to Zito. However, due to population growth in future years, the campus must now be expanded.
While there are a few more options for expanding parking lots, despite the possibility of a grant, the chances of having the financial resources to expand the student parking lot are small. One more dramatic option could be modeled after St. Ignatius High School's new faculty parking garage under its tennis courts. However this alone cost anywhere from $3-6 million that could be spent on new classrooms or bathrooms, both of which the school needs. Another option could be to buy an acre of land surrounding from one of the surrounding neighbors. However, the cost of the land itself would be $3-4 million for one acre and at least another $6-12 million to develop functional buildings or parking lots, according to Zito. "So even with a large construction bond, we are going to be severely challenged to [make the necessary changes] within the budgets provided. Thus, it is unreasonable for students to expect on campus parking to be a priority."
To add to the parking dilemma, M-A's surrounding neighbors have been "unhelpful" regarding where students can and cannot park. Both Menlo Park and Atherton have restricted off-campus parking. There are signs restricting parking up and down Ringwood Avenue, Oak Grove Avenue, and Middlefield Road. Zito adds that some homeowners have decided to place "large boulders in front of their homes" mostly to discourage student parking. Other neighbors have filed complaints and restricted parking on streets including Marcussen Drive across from Nativity Church. The Stanford Research Institute building across the street from M-A used to have an open parking lot, but has recently installed a gate. This restriction of parking surrounding M-A forces students to park farther away from campus than would be desirable. This has led students to complain unfairly to the administration. Zito and the other members of administration cannot control these restrictions, and they should not be blamed.
As previously stated, I understand the annoyance of this walk, especially at 6:00 PM after sports practice, however we sophomores need to recognize and value how lucky we are to be able to drive cars to school everyday. Furthermore, we need to understand that parking in the student lot is not a right; it is a privilege. While getting an education is a right, parking on campus is not. It should be reserved for juniors and seniors who have waited 2-3 years and paid for their passes. Sophomores who are currently parking in the student lot should revise their decision as it is negatively impacting both administration and upperclassmen.
To solve this issue, I believe that sophomores should understand that parking on campus is not a priority for district funding. We should realize that it is not currently possible for administration to allow us to park on campus. While it is frustrating, we should respect the upperclassmen by parking off campus. I think that we should also acknowledge how privileged we are to have the opportunities and education that M-A provides.


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We really ought to be bringing lunch to work with us more often. In this Apple & Bee Eco Lunch Satchel. ($25) It'll be better for our budgets, and probably a huge help to our health. After all, when faced with the choice between salad and a bacon cheeseburger in the cafeteria line, we know which one we're going to go for.
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Happy birthday to us, happy birthday to us, happy birthday dear Outblush, happy birthday to us! Wait it's not our birthday? Whatever, we're gonna top a bottle of wine with these adorable Cake Wine Tops ($10 for 4) and treat ourselves anyhow. On a side... [More]
Nov 8, 2011 9:01 AM
If you can't don your Christmas tree with satin ribbon and diamonds, at least go designer with a Vera Bradley 2011 Ornament ($18) or two! While you're at it, order a few for your girlfriends. They come packaged in gorgeous little boxes which is awesome,... [More]
Nov 3, 2011 9:20 AM
We love to seize the opportunity to celebrate each and every day - after all, the daily grind can be, well, a grind. We're learning that there are many holidays out there that may not have reached "Hallmark" calendar status, but they still count and... [More]
Nov 2, 2011 9:14 AM
You know your blood alcohol level is off the charts when you go to blow out your candles and you light your cake on fire. These cool Margarita Glass Party Candles ($4) say 'fiesta' without turning your big moment into a Steven King movie.... [More]
Nov 1, 2011 8:10 AM
As much as we love the mini chocolates or jars of jam we get as party favors, we'd love to get sent home with this 'Mix and Mingle' Key Lime Margarita Mix Set ($16 for 6). We think it's a great way to keep the... [More]
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Just sharing with the class - the Heritage Lace Going Batty Table Topper ($16) was under our centerpiece get-cha-drunk punch bowl this weekend. It's pretty lace crossed with spooky bats, and doesn't look all around hokey. Our hangover always wins in the end, but our... [More]
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Happy Halloween, everyone. The satiny Mummy Dearest Apron ($25) has ribbon ties, so it makes for one fancy mommy mummy. And, yes, it gives us a great opportunity to plug the obligatory mommy dearest clip. No more wire hangers EVERR. Truly scary.... [More]
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Come November 3rd, Vera Bradley is finally letting the masses purchase her Cheers to You Wine Bags ($25). Smart move, Mizz Bradley, waiting for the holiday season! We can't think of a more perfect gift to give as we start the endless parade holiday parties... [More]
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Well, okay, you will have to shell out for shipping if you want this She-Ra costume ($70) to come in time for Halloween, but it's so worth it. We just wish they'd made Catra too. Still have some of the dolls (no! action figures! no!... [More]
Oct 28, 2011 8:50 AM
It's a bit early to be thinking about Christmas decorating, so when we saw this Forest Story Deer Ornament ($14) we saw it not as something to hang on our tree, but rather and adorable little woodland creature that we had to add to our... [More]
Oct 26, 2011 11:43 AM
So this goofy little Light-Up Vulture ($25) is ostensibly a Halloween decoration, but he's really not scary. Really not at all. Instead he just sort of looks like he's had a long day, and he's walking home thinking about something else. He's sort of adorable.... [More]
Oct 26, 2011 11:36 AM
Reason #9765439 we don't really mind the cool weather and winter months: ginger. Ginger is the best spice in the whole world and during the chilly season, it's in everything. We sip down some ginger tea, roll out plenty of gingerbread man cookies to bake,... [More]
Oct 25, 2011 10:58 AM
We're trying to get ahead when it comes to holiday planning and shopping, and if you know us at all, you know how much we love to make an entrance. The same goes for our gifts; we seriously go all Martha come Christmas. That means... [More]
Oct 24, 2011 12:00 PM
We imagine this is the alternate universe version of the little mermaid. The one where Eric opts to become a merman for Ariel and than becomes bitter and spends his days chilling on a rock with seagulls and trying to impress random sailors while grumbling... [More]
Oct 24, 2011 11:41 AM
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Oct 24, 2011 8:28 AM
Living in Southern California we see this as more of a tax write off than Halloween costume... Looking good over 40 takes work (we're struggling at 30, sigh), and having a uniform to lure in a younger man just makes more sense. Hello, I'm a... [More]
Oct 21, 2011 9:30 AM
Leave it to kooky designer Betsey Johnson to come up with a gorgeously spooky line of jewelry this season. Though we love all the new creations, from blinged out skeletons to dark Victorian pieces, we're probably going to go a little more simple and straightforward... [More]
Oct 20, 2011 8:40 AM
Vampires have had their heyday and now it's time for zombies to shine! Creepy and crawly, this Zombie Doorstop ($20) will add a little eek! to your abode. Sure, you could just leave him out for the Halloween party, but why not replace that old... [More]
Oct 19, 2011 11:41 AM
What, you expected a sheet with holes in it? If you still haven't decided on a Halloween costume, we kinda like this grey and tattery women's ghost getup ($35). Some pale makeup, stockings, and shoes and you're good to go. Just don't get chocolate on... [More]
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|Your Rights during a Pre-Arrest Criminal Investigation
Last updated: February 2007
This article provides information regarding your rights if you become involved in a criminal investigation.
A warrant must be issued and signed by a Judge. Therefore, the Clerk of the Court in the county where the warrant was issued should have a record of the warrant. Note, it may take several days for the Clerk's Office to update their records. Contact the Clerk's Office in that county to discover if a warrant has been issued for your arrest.
However, in many cases you may be arrested even though a warrant has not been issued.
No.You are not obligated make a statement or answer police questions or to participate in a police investigation. You have the right to remain silent if police try to question you about a crime.
No. You are not required to take a "lie detector" test. This applies to individuals who are under arrest as well as those who have not been arrested. Although lie detector tests cannot be used as evidence in most courts, it can and will be used by police officers and State's Attorney's in deciding whether or not to file formal charges.
A lie detector test is not always correct; it may indicate that you are lying even though you are not, or say that you are telling the truth when you are really lying. Therefore, taking a lie detector test can be very harmful even if you are telling the truth.
If you are under arrest you cannot refuse to be placed in a line-up. But, you do not have to go to a police station in order to participate in a line-up if you have not been placed under arrest.
No. Law enforcement officials are legally allowed to lie to you during the course of an investigation. Common techniques involve lying about the strength of the case they have against you, or what particular evidence they have in their possession.
Yes. It is best that you contact a criminal defense attorney before making any statements in a criminal case. Even if you are told that police officers only want to "question" you, or that you are only a "witness," you should still speak with an attorney first.
Anything that you say to police officers, State's Attorneys, or anyone with the exception of your attorney can be used as evidence against you if you are charged with a crime. This can include formal, signed statements, as well as verbal replies to questions or comments.
Although you have a right to refuse to answer questions in a criminal investigation, this course of action may or may not be in your best interest. For example, in a Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) investigation, the fact that a person has not participated in the criminal part of the investigation may have a negative effect on the family law part of the investigation (i.e., the custody determination). It is always best to speak with a criminal defense attorney before deciding if you should participate in an investigation or not.
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Hybrid Bike
If you are shopping for a hybrid bike then you are for a real treat. As when you go shopping for a mountain bike or a road bike you could end up buying an expensive model costing you up to 5 grand. Luckily there are no ultra high end hybrid bikes and you can find a ton of models in the range of 300 to 800 dollars.
The more expensive the hybrid bicycle the lighter it is going to be and will make it easier to pedal and usually it will have more lasting and durable components. You can also find lots of options on how to customize your bike. You can find some of the models come with a slightly knobby but still a narrow tire.
This will not make your hybrid bike an off road bike. You will be fine riding it on old rail beds and crushed gravel. But these tires are unsuitable for steep climbing and mountain descending as these tires lose the grip easily on these surfaces.
The biggest disadvantage of these tires is that while they do not perform great on dirt they do not perform that well on the road as well as they are wider than the standard tires you will find on a street bike. When you are buying a hybrid bike ask the shop assistant to change the tires to more street like tires unless you plan to do a lot of light off road. As these will make your ride on the roads faster and safer.
Hybrid Bicycles For Men
For people who are looking for a versatile bicycle which offers an additional flexibility of facilitating both normal riding on daily commutes as well as adventurous riding on the weekends, Hybrid bicycle reviews is one of the best options presently available in the markets.
The hybrid bicycles combine specific features of both mountain bicycles and road bicycles. On one hand, while its straight handlebars resembles that of the mountain bicycles, the hybrid bike frames, on the other hand are pretty alike to those of the road bicycles. The presence of hybrid features makes everyday riding much more comfortable compared to the traditional road bicycles. At the same time, hybrid tires being fatter deliver better traction especially while cycling on trails or off road.
Hybrid Bicycles are available in varied models for both men and women but the demand is unexpectedly much more for the male population. As highlighted above, using hybrid bicycles, commuters can effectively get the very best of both mountain and road cycling but the even bigger news is that in most cases, the best hybrid bicycles for men as well as women comes at a much lesser price tag compared to the traditional bicycles which makes them highly affordable for most people.
Next, coming to the places from where people can buy the best hybrid bicycles for men, presently purchases can be made both from the reputed dealers offering services online or from the traditional brick and mortar stores offline. However, online purchasing is nowadays regarded to be a much better option compared to its traditional counterpart. Wondering why? It is because:In case of purchasing online, people will always get a much larger range of choices.Online dealer's offers quality products at a much cheaper price tag compared to the brick and mortar stores.Online shopping is far more convenient and can be completed in minutes.
According to the latest market surveys, some of the most highly rated hybrid bicycles for men as of now include- Boardman Hybrid Pro, Giant Rapid 3, Ridgeback Flight 5, Raleigh Pioneer Elite 2 and Diamondback Kalamar LX.
BMX Freestyle Bike
BMX Freestyle bikes are presumably the most popular sport bikes around that were originally manufactured by the American Freestyle Organization, founded by Bob Morales in the year 1982. These BMX freestyle bikes are designed with versatility in mind to meet the needs of sportsmen and enthusiasts into other exhilarating activities. The specialty of BMX freestyle bikes is that they can be easily ridden on a flatland, hilly or rugged terrains. With these unique characteristics, the freestyle BMX bikes have several unique features over the regular BMX bikes.
Concerning the outward structure of BMX freestyle bikes, they typically come fitted with top tube 22 inches (approx. 55 cm), whereas the frame size and design can vary from model to model. Regarding the wheels, they are basically of size 20-inch (51 cm). Most serious sporty bike aficionados prefer to buy freestyle bikes available in assembled form, so that they can then upgrade on their own using the aftermarket parts and accessories. On the other hand, some other hardcore BMX bike connoisseurs tend to create their BMX freestyle bikes on their own using scratch, customizing the size, shape and weight of each part depending on their specific needs and preferences. A variety of specific BMX freestyle bikes parts including forks, pedals and cranks are subject to smash in general and require a regular replacement, so it depends on your discretion which way you want to opt.
Combined with extraordinary features, the BMX freestyle bikes are designed to set incomparable standards, and therefore they are more functional than the standard BMX bikes. Slicker tires for example, are used in the street riding discipline in order to get an improved grip on the concrete. Plus, each axle in turn will have an attached peg to facilitate rider to place his feet and carry out numerous stunts like the familiar 360 degree turn. It is also general for BMX freestyle bikes to run brake-less, and have long top bars to facilitate for a tail whip. Bikes used for vert events will be time and again bulkier to maintain the balance. For the park riders, they will typically include a gyro with rear brakes only.
The weight and structure stand to reason while looking to shop for a BMX freestyle bike. A sturdy lightweight bike will suit best to your sport needs and preferences. Also with a lightweight bike, you will have a better control on it while driving. A sturdy bike is again ensuring a better hold up better when it comes to landing. The freestyle BMX styles are manufactured using none as Chromoly, which you need to consider when searching for BMX freestyle bikes. It will give you a safe landing while being tremendously light to get the desirable height.
The use of BMX freestyle bikes is quite common in all BMX freestyle competitions, which are quite risky to carry out for the amateurs. That is why you can typically find only professionals performing in a number of BMX freestyle videos online that fundamentally put on protective gears on them. For the dedicated BMX amateur riders, they can play a handful web-based BMX freestyle bikes games just to get familiar to basics of the ball of sport. Of course, you can enjoy these online BMX games to the fullest without paying a dime, and meanwhile they will serve a useful tool for new riders to utilize as a simulator. Playing the games on a regular basis will let you familiarize to the characteristics of the BMX games as well as the tricks used in every fall, and utilize them in the real life situations.
Unlike the real life retail stores, you will get extra benefits via shopping online. In fact, there are some excellent stores like Target and Walmart that will let you buy BMX freestyle bikes at cheap prices. In fact, you will be surprised to find lesser prices on BMX freestyle bikes for sale at these superstores. Plus, if you spare time to research on your own, you will still find some more advantageous resources for new BMX bikes for sale, or any other BMX freestyle bikes brands of bike. Emphatically, the internet will serve a helpful resource when seeking out an ideal BMX and other branded bike. The main thing with the internet shopping stores is that you will be able to get extra discount as well as extra varieties, which is presumably not possible at the physical stores.
Convert Your Bicycle to a DIY Electric Bike
Using a DIY Electric Bike Kit and converting your own bicycle into an electric bike is a fantastic way to save money instead of buying a new ready made electric bike and makes great sense. Most DIY electric bike kits are strait forward to install and some like the Hill Topper DIY Electric Bike Kit can be done in a few minutes without any special tools or skills. In fact The Hill Topper is quicker and easier than the average DIY home improvement job!
With a DIY Electric bike you get to use your bike in the normal way but when you need some help to get up the hills or you are battling against the wind, at the push of a button you have the extra power of an electric bike motor. When choosing a DIY electric bike kit you have a few options depending on how much power you want. You could just go for the cheapest option but you should consider exactly what you want from your DIY electric bike, what you want to use it for and how much power you need.
By using a DIY electric bike kit you are also doing your bit for the environment by recycling or re-using your own old bike rather than buying a new electric bike and also electric bikes make a great alternative to fuel powered scooters, mopeds and you can even do away with the use of a car for that short commute to work, simply get a DIY electric bike conversion to help give you the extra boost you need!


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Prototypes, residential treatment program in Pomona, California, is part of the Second Chance Women's Re-entry Court program, one of the first in the U.S. to focus on women. It offers a cost-saving alternative to prison for women who plead guilty to non-violent crimes and volunteer for treatment. Of the 297 women who have been through the court since 2007, 100 have graduated, and only 35 have been returned to state prison.
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When cooking meat, marinating is a frequent technique. However, what's the optimal amount of time that one should marinate your meat? Is it different for different kinds of meat? What are some guidelines, generally, for marinating meat in different circumstances? E.g. when preparing steaks for grilling, or chicken for baking, or cubed beef for stir-frying, what are optimal times for marinating?
Yes, optimal time to keep meat in a marinade varies drastically. It depends on the type of meat, the cut of meat, the marinade, and the intention. For instance, Sauerbraten is traditionally marinated for at least three days. On the other hand, there are many applications that call for very short time in the marinade. "Velveting" is common in Chinese cooking, that's a marinade of 30 minutes or less. The variations of techniques concerning marinade are endless.


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Our EM Journal Club group down here at UT-Houston collaborated to write the Annals of Emergency Medicine monthly Journal Club installment, published in the November issue.
You get the questions now – at least, they're available online starting today – but you'll have to wait in suspense for months to hear our "answers".
I don't know if it was an editorial decision to put our thinly veiled IST-3 critique on page 666 of this year's volume, but I can't imagine it's just a coincidence....
"rt-PA and Stroke: Does IST-3 Make It All Clear or Muddy the Waters?"


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i dont believe this.
getting killed on the boards on the D!
WTF. Rebound the ball.
JR 1 man tank machine
Thank you God for letting those Davis shots go in
I've seen to many bricks from his iso plays
Lmfao Lin Ball Fake
Beautiful! That was hilarious!
ah **** Lin has 5 fouls...
all these rebs are disgusting
Lol That Was Epic. Lin Jukes 2 Bulls Defender. Opens The Entire Bottom Court
18 offensive rebounds to 4
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Saudi Arabia calls for Arab unity to confront challenges
March 25, 2008
Saudi Arabia reiterated its call for Arab solidarity and unity to confront the political, economic and social challenges facing the Arab world.
Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the Arab League, Ahmed Kattan, made the remarks yesterday in a speech at a preparatory meeting for the upcoming Arab summit in Damascus.
Commenting on key regional issues, Kattan called for presidential elections to be held in Lebanon and expressed the hope that Syria would adopt an effective role in achieving Lebanese national reconciliation based on the Arab League initiative.
Kattan also noted that the Palestinian issue remains unresolved and called on the Iraqi government to achieve reconciliation away from foreign interference.


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Weather: Shanghai's severe winter is at its peak in January, with an average temperature of around 2 °C (36 °F). Don't be fooled by the number, as the temperate is actually freezing because of the wind and dampness.
The bone-piercing cold drives most travelers away except for the most dedicated. The city is quiet this month. It is warm however inside hotels, restaurants, and vehicles, as central heating is supplied.
Clothing: Warm clothes such as a down coat, a hat, gloves, and thick trousers are needed to stay warm. Purchase these items if you don't bring them with you.
January is a good time to stay indoors in blustery Shanghai unless it is Chinese New Year. In that case, go out and see the fireworks and celebrations and the Lantern Festival.
Celebrate Chinese New Year: This is the most important Chinese holiday, and the Spring Festival public holidays covers a two week vacation for many people. Chinese New Year usually falls in early or mid February, though for a third of years it's in late January. For tourists, the holidays provide a chance to have fun with fireworks, try holiday food, buy tourist souvenirs and experience a local custom firsthand. For more see our Chinese New Year Travel Tips.
Visit Yu Yuan Garden: You can see the traditional New Year lantern display at Yu Garden and Bazaar. It is one of the highlights of Shanghai, and it is easy to reach at the center of Shanghai's Old City, a few blocks south of the Bund.
Yu Yuan's surrounding bazaar area has good shopping opportunities for traditional Chinese products, gold, and jewels.There are other shopping streets for New Year's too. Also read Top Five Old Streets in Shanghai.
Dine and Shop at Xintiandi: Stay indoors at luxury-brand shops and dine at one of the many restaurants that were built inside old European-built buildings.
Travel: If it is the Chinese New Year, then January is the busiest travel time in China. Book early, as flights and trains are fully booked two weeks before departure.
Low Season: Otherwise, January is in low travel season. Room rates and prices are lower than normal and the city is free of large crowds of tourists. Read our Chinese New Year travel guide.
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Another glass half-full vs half-empty, depending on how you read it. Their editor capsule summary says "Children without hypoxia, fever, and ausculatory findings are low risk." The numbers say - in the absence of hypoxia, fever, or focal ausculatory findings, radiographic pneumonia was seen in 7.6% (CI 5.3-10.0). Interesting numbers that, to me, say that pediatric pneumonia is still a black box of uncertainty.
However, what the authors call "definite" pneumonia was only 2.9% in the absence of those findings, and the editor's capsule conclusion is that low-risk patients are best served by follow-up rather than radiology. And, this is where the half-full/half-empty comes in - because a lot of EPs don't want to the guy that sends home pneumonia even in a "low risk" situation, given than 30% of their pneumonia diagnoses required admission. I'd rather take the half-full approach - recognizing that the majority of radiographic pneumonias are viral anyway, and, if the patient has adequate follow-up and tunes up nicely, do my best to avoid unnecessary testing in a low pretest probability setting that will end up with more false positives and unnecessary antibiotics.
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I recently started seeing a family therapist because he is in the process of trying to get an autism clinic set up. So I wanted to go and talk with him about what his ideas were and such. During our discussion he asked what challenges we were facing with our ODS. After explaining, he gave me advice on disciplining him. I was not sure if I should take this advice because I feel better taking advice from other parents who have dealt directly with autism. He said he has worked with about 20 or so different families dealing with autism but again I just don't feel comfortable with his advice. What are some of your all's feelings about taking advice from others that haven't dealt directly with autism before?
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I just love all you parents out there with your advice! Again, thank you SO MUCH!
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Kim Jong Kook & Yoon Eun Hye
Kim Jong Kook (born April 25, 1976) is a South Korean singer and TV personality. Yoon Eun-hye (Korean: 윤은혜; born October 3, 1984) is a South Korean actress, singer, entertainer and model. /5
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Lovers Special - Eric,Yoon Eun Hye & Kim Jong Kook: --> Still waiting for YEH to reunite with Eric and KJK :(
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On the May 25 broadcast of SBS's "Good Sunday – Running Man," Kim Jong Kook became flustered when faced with a "Yoon Eun Hye attack." During the episode, Kim Jong Kook's Kangwon University team advanced to the semi finals in the National Collegiate Ddakji Championship by default. Due to Kim Jo...
If this rumor will be true eventually, I want to see Yonghwa and Eun Hye on Running Man teasing Kim Jong Kook.
Hey there ~ I will off now ~ Maybe Yoon Eun Hye will online next.. Or maybe Kim Jong Kook online next ^^ guys
Yoon Eun Hye was a X-man permanent member.. She had a scandal with Kim Jong Kook that makes the cast of Running Man tease Jong Kook
[Kim Jong Kook at OneFM interview] DJ: which song that you like the most in album Journey Home? KJK: i like Men Are All Like That.. *start explain about that song* Fans: when KJK's getting married? KJK: soon.. DJ:what about Yoon Eun Hye? KJK: well she's great~ DJ : Who's most influencial in your life KJK : My parents.. They are like role model to me when I'm growing up. Fans: Do you like Popeye the Sailor Man? KJK: I like him..I started eating vege cause of him. Fans : Besides exercising how do you keep your health and body? KJK : I don't drink and smoke. DJ: When is Running Man coming to Malaysia? KJK: We're always thinking about Malaysia but we haven't confirm it yet.
Running Man sparta Kim Jong Kook speaks well in english~ He said Yoon Eun Hye is a great woman in FM~XD
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A real fan never say it out loud,,, all this days, i always say Tae Tae Tae,,, but when a friend asked me "if only u have 1 chance to choose who u want to meet in personal, Kim Jong Kook or Kim Taeyeon?" , i suddenly spheecless, He is the one that introduce me on Korean life, he is the one that show me how beautifull love is, he is the one reason i always opened up my Laptop, and He is The Only One SINGER in Korea where i can drop Tears only by hearing his voice, and now,,, all i want is KookJong meet HIs Capable Lady one more time in front of me... So please PDs, let Yoon Eun Hye come to Running Man T.T
Yoon Eun Hye 윤은혜 Presscon 01/31/2013 (Interview) p.1 She said she's been getting lots of offers, in particular (movie offers) since Missing You ended. "I'm looking through these offers right now to decide my next project and once I decide, I want to begin filming immediately. I'd like to do another project very soon" About Running Man she said that she's close with people from Running Man. If she's about to do a project that would be a good time to go on the show, but she's afraid the concept will be more about the loveline between Kim Jong Kook and her and that defeats the purpose. She also said she'd like to do a historical drama in the near future. When asked "who are the junior singers that you are interested in these days? YEH said Dal Shabet. "Dal Shabet were very pretty. they are also very well mannered. I accidentaly met them and they got all red faced and said they were enjoying "Missing You". I think it's really pretty the way they said that too. "They went through trainey days and went th ...
And Jihyo said if u search Kim Jong Kook on internet there will be Yoon Eun Hye and Moon Geun Young's name in it wkwkwkwk
Kim Jong Kook's hit song from his 4th solo album. This is the making of the MV. The MV was stared by Yoon Eun Hye.
I think that Running Man should invite Yoon Eun Hye for Kim Jong Kook one day.
for people who is curious why Yoon Eun Hye was so significant towards Kim Jong Kook after so long and her name is still appearing in Running Man.
Yoon Eun Hye latest interview from High Cut Magazine said she choose Lee Sun Kyun as husband and Kim Jong Kook as boyfriend. :D
I hope&wish dat Yoon Eun Hye,will be da Guest for upcoming episodes of Running Man 2012.Kim Jong Kook Oppa will be in a Great Shock!!
Kim Jong Kook..don't be angry if they always mention the pretty Yoon Eun Hye..a lot of people likes both of you...So why not make a first move and be true to yourself..Fighting!!
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Robbins, IL -- It was that time of year, again. The aroma of ribs and other smoked meats, along with thick smoke permeated the air from massive grills. Children of all ages running around. Said children screaming in delight from riding carnival rides. Blues performers crooning. Rappers, well, rapping. And one little girl who belted out Lorde's emo-pop smash hit "Royals" with vocals that would rival the New Zealand singer-songwriter.
It was time for the 16th Annual Robbins, Illinois Back-to-School Festival. The three-day festival, which was held at 13800 South Trumbull Avenue, kicked-off Friday, August 29th and wound down with a parade and Gospel music festival on Sunday, August 31. Families came from far and wide to celebrate with food, fun and plenty of entertainment.
Nice and naughty
The event offered carnival rides, raffles and it wouldn't have been complete without free backpacks chock full of plenty of school supplies for children elementary to high school grades. The fest, which was sponsored by Manny's Blue Room and The Village of Robbins, Illinois, featured performances by the living legend Mr. Lee & Company, along with Denise LaSalle. By sundown on Saturday, the blues performances were primarily for the grown folks. Mr. Lee's performance included his signature outrageous lyrics which leave nothing to the imagination, as well as his standard showcase of physical agility.
Visit one of the Robbins, IL Back to School Festival photo albums here.
Remembering Michael Jackson
Commemorating Michael Jackson's birthday last week, attendees were wowed by a performance from world renowned Michael Jackson tribute artist, the Chicago-based Rico. Channeling the Gloved One himself, Rico nailed the legendary Moonwalk, whipped long, loose locks of hair and pulling off his shirt, a la MJ. The performance was indeed mesmerizing, as Rico's performance served as a reminder of what an imaginative and gifted performer MJ was. It was also a fitting tribute to un-matched talent that seems to manifest every few generations.
Robbins' mayor Tyrone Ward was on-hand, emceeing and enjoying the festivities with constituents. Senator Dick Durbin was also in attendance.
Special honors were given to Fannie Brown, the sister of the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. Fannie informed the crowd of a pending bombshell that James Brown was possibly murdered and that further details are forthcoming. Another special honor -- in lieu of Indiana's week-long celebration of Michael Jackson's life -- was given to a music industry living legend who originally discovered The Jackson 5, Steel-Town Records producer Gordon Keith. Keith still resides in the Jackson's hometown.
And now, a word from the sponsors
The Robbins festival sponsors and promoters ranged from luxury perfumer and national philanthropist Marilyn Jones -- also a sponsor of the 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards -- to event promoter Valencia Dantzler, a.k.a. Mother Diva. Dantzler is also a professed Ambassador of House Music who coordinates and promotes the Jackson family's annual visit to Indiana.
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Square Footage - What do you mean it doesn't count?
By: John Williams
Have you ever bought or sold
a home and had your Real Estate agent tell you that you had 2000 square
feet, only to have the appraiser say, "nope, you have 1000 square feet
....and a finished basement?"
Rest assured, everyone
involved does sympathize with you. Also rest assured that the house is not
being penalized for having some of the finished living space in the basement
(below grade area). Indeed, everyone is conscious of the issues involved. As
home sellers and homebuyers become more savvy, all have become aware that
square footage is a key factor in the sales price. Understandably then, the
seller wants as much counted as possible while buyers do not want to pay for
something they didnt get. So, while the whole process is confusing and
appears arbitrary, there actually is a method to the madness.
What started the whole
business was the Federal National Mortgage Association, which goes by the
acronym FNMA, but which some creative Washington wit has dubbed "Fannie
Mae." Fannie Mae is the reason that you can easily sell or buy a house.
Why? Because this quasi-governmental organization was established to buy
individual mortgage notes from lending institutions and then package blocks
of mortgages into single securities instruments for sale to investors. But,
to be able to do this, the entire lending industry had to change the
individualistic way it did business.
That is, in the "old
days," mortgage loans were made primarily by Savings and Loan
institutions which were operated from one location in the community and had
long-term staff and officers who knew the community very intimately. Each of
these S&Ls made loans based upon their own loan standards and as often
as not, their personal knowledge of the borrowers. The S&L made loans
and kept them on the books for 20 or 30 years. Therefore, unless deposits
grew, the number of loans any one S&L could make was limited.
Then Fannie Mae came along
and said, "well buy your loans, thus returning your capital (at a
profit) so you can go out and make other loans"--Practically an instant
success because this made mortgage loans available on an unprecedented
scale. This in turn made it easier to buy and sell houses and the real
estate industry was transformed; this included the birth of the residential
appraisal industry as we know it today.
However, there was a price to
pay. In order to package mortgage notes into a homogeneous block, all had to
be written using the same guidelines for loan-to-value ratios, for income
ratios, for credit worthiness, and for how a
house was measured, and so forth. Thus the phrase conforming
loan was created. Dont confuse this with conventional loan. The
phrase conventional loan is used to indicate that the loan is not FHA
or VA backed.
So, Fannie Mae, not knowing a
barn from a basement, asked the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
how to measure square footage. ANSI said, in effect, OK, since the majority
of basements in the USA are surrounded with dirt (below grade), and have no
windows, they are basements regardless of whats there and we dont care
if there are exceptions because we want a one-size-fits-all standard."
Therefore, everything above
grade was to be counted as Heated Living Area (HLA) if finished
(walls, floor, and ceiling), heated from the same source, and is all
connected. How to measure these areas was made relatively easy. Measure
around the perimeter and include everything inside; halls and closets, even
the dead space inside the studwalls. Above grade laundry rooms and furnace
rooms are included as long as they are heated, finished, and attached.
The stairway from the first
floor to the second is basically counted twice, once for each floor; the way
to conceptualize this is to think of the stairs as part of the second floor
and think of the space below the stairs as storage for the first floorthe
important criterion is that both spaces can be used (ignore the fact that
there is not much useable space at the back of the understair area).
Following this logic, atriums or two story open areas next to stairs can be
only be used for one of the floors, so these areas are only counted once.
Apply the same yardstick to cathedral and vaulted ceilings. This is
basically how everyone measures HLA. Note that while some of this might not
seem to make sense, the idea was, make it as simple as possible. If, for
example, we measure studwall cavities for everyone, then everyone gets the
same credit. Now, while there are some other minor "how-tos",
if you understand the above, you have mastered the basics.
However, just when you
thought it was getting simple, we move on to the so-called bonus room over a
garage or in an attic. Just like basements, homeowners and builders
"discovered" that these areas provide cheap ways to expand space.
So, the first criterion for including this space is whether or not it is
accessible through finished space. If not, its not part of the
counted square footage, but rather, is a bonus room.
Then getting past that, comes
the issue of heightless than 84" (seven feet) and its bonus area,
not heated living area. That part is pretty logical; any thing under seven
feet and you would feel like you are in cave. There is also a certain logic
here; buyers will look at a low ceiling area and say, "whoa, I dont
like that, I may buy the house, but Im not going to pay full market value
for that portion."
However, heres the hard
part. Attic areas and rooms over garages have sloped ceilings. According to
ANSI and some State Real Estate Commission guidelines, the average height
of the room has to be at least seven feet. In other words, get out your high
school geometry text book. Heres the problem: (a) the flat part of the
ceiling is generally eight feet, (b) the side walls are generally five feet,
and (c) the sloped part obviously then goes from five feet to eight feet.
Now, all the agent or appraiser has to do is come up with the answer. Right?
We wont torture you with
the figuring out the "answer" because there is not any one easy
answer. The important concern is that everything depends on the pitch of the
roof. Given two rooms with the same floor plan, but with different slopes
(pitch), one room could be included in Heated Living Area, while the other
would only be as counted as a bonus room. Why? Because the steeper the
pitch, the more area there will be over seven feet.
So, whats a Real Estate
agent or Appraiser to do? Well, if the agent works in an area where the rule
is rigidly applied and he or she ends up with a "bonus" room
instead of space added to the advertised square footage, he or she bites the
bullet, cringes, and tells the soon-to-be unhappy homeowners they have 264
square feet less than they thought. On the other hand, your happy-go-lucky
Appraiser does not have the same dilemma because he or she has more latitude
(within the access and height constraints) to use judgment and determine
whether the rooms functional utility makes it a bonus room or part
of the heated living area (this goes back to the "whoa, this feels like
a cave" concept). The vast majority of Appraisers are not going to
split hairs on this issue and will include most so-called bonus rooms (but
not all) in total heated living area.
Now, getting back to
standardizing loans, Fannie Mae also devised a form that was to be used for
all conforming loans. This form is the cause of the above grade/below grade
debate. It is called a Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR). The URAR,
the primary form used by appraisers and mortgage lenders to
define and value a residential property, is two 14 inch pages. Approximately
half of the second page is devoted to physical descriptions of your property
and three other properties we will use for comparison purposes. Of this
space, approximately ½ inch is devoted to describing below grade space. In
other words, the appraiser is not encouraged to focus on below grade spaces.
However, dont worry; appraisers have gotten pretty creative when using
that ½ inch to describe finished basement areas.
This philosophy that the
basement doesnt count much works OK in the north where land tends
to be flat and basement areas tended to be there only because frost lines
required digging deep foundations--nice place to put the furnace and washing
machine (the mother-in-law came later).
In flat areas of the south
and west, there is no issue because basements generally are not built.
However, in areas that are not flat, basement walls tend to be half below
grade and half above grade (typically called walkout or daylight
basementsyet they are still thought of as basements by ANSI and Fannie
Mae. But, things have changed from the infamous paneled basement
rec room that homeowners added in the 50s and 60s. Builders have decided
that below grade space is too precious to devote to a furnace and
washer/dryer; so, now in goes window wells to create sunlight, a bedroom,
bath, and family roomall of quality equal to the above grade space.
Thus the debates: Appraisers
have to use the URAR; real estate agents do not. So historically, agents
have generally taken the common sense approach and said, "well, its
finished and Im counting it." Then, because Fannie Mae says so, the
appraiser comes along and uncounts it. No
wonder buyers and sellers ask that question, what do you mean it doesnt
Actually, there is no real
debate. Both Real Estate agents and Appraisers are trained to determine
market value of a given home by looking for at least three homes that sold
recently that are as similar to the subject as possible. These recent sales
are called comparablescomps for short. The ideal comp is exactly the same
(age, number of stories, garage, lot size, neighborhood, and so on). Of
course, the perfect comp does not exist, but that is where the art comes in.
Now, getting back to the
finished basement and bonus areas. Competent Appraisers and Real Estate
agents will look for comparables with similar areas above and below
grade. And, ideally both used the same comps. They just add the space up
differently. An appraiser will look closely at the 2000 square feet that the
real estate agent advertised, see that it is 1000 square feet with one story
above grade, 1000 square feet below grade, and will look for one story comps
that have above and below grade finished space (and will not use a two story
comp with only above grade finished space). So, while the Appraiser keeps
slicing apples, but the Real Estate agent has been peeling oranges, just
think of it as two different cooks mixing up the same fruit saladit all
fits in the same sized bowl.
About the author: John C.
Williams operates his business, WNC.RE.Source, Inc. in the Asheville,
NC area of western North Carolina. John is a licensed Appraiser, Home
Inspector, Real Estate Broker, and General contractor. He can be reached at
828.628.2727 or email@example.com
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It is the thrill of the waves, the rush of adrenaline. Surfing can take on a whole new meaning depending on the size of the wave and the experience of the surfer. Big wave, tow surfing is a water sport with much appeal for the daring and the surfer who is ready and able to take on that risk. So where do you find these massive waves that contribute to the excitement of the sport?
There is a nine-mile stretch of the two-lane Kamehameha Highway which is on the North Shore of Oahu. This notable location offers surfers some of the most gargantuan waves and the most heart-stopping surf spots found on this earth. Perhaps you may have read about the legendary Waimea Surf break or the reef break at Pipeline. The wonder boy of the Big Wave Surf community these days is American surfer, Greg Long, 30 years old, and absolutely fearless in the face of the waves. He has been known to ride waves that are 20 feet high.
Not far away from this area is the memorable island of Maui with another notorious spot, Peahi, which has come to be known as "Jaws". This is the location where swells that begin in Japan and Alaska's Aleutian Islands meet their first underwater resistance. In turn, this leads to 60 foot waves for only the most advanced surfer to attempt. Surfers of this caliber willing to take on the risk can be found in South Africa, Brazil and California.
From December to March this is where surfers like Brazilian Carlos Burle and Grant "Twiggy" Baker, from South Africa, journey to tackle the annual mega swells. Burle, 46, is a former big wave world record holder, after riding a 68-footer at Mavericks, off the Northern California coast; his record was broken in 2008. In 2012, the American Garrett McNamara set the current high-water mark: a 78-foot wave surfed at a recently discovered break at Praia do Norte, in Portugal. (In February of this year, English surfer Andrew Cotton rode a huge wave at the Portuguese break that is currently under world-record consideration.)
The sport received its name of Tow Surfing because jet skis have been used to tow the surfers in so that they can match the speed of the water on larger waves.
This is a water sport that is a true test of courage and skill. It is all about braving the challenge but sometimes we have to ask ourselves who will win, the surfer or the wave? The current paddle surf record is riding a 61 foot wave. It seems difficult to believe that anyone could surpass that.
To learn more about the sport of Big Wave Surfing and its diverse champions, check out the May edition of Red Bulletin.


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Cosentino North America, known as the global leader in natural stone, quartz, and recycled surfacing and the makers of ECO recycled surfacing used in most of the Make It Right homes in New Orleans, launched its new ultra-compact surface product called Dekton®. It is comprised of glass, porcelain and quartz.
After an investment of almost $172 million, 22,000 hours of research and development, and the building of a state-of-the-art factory at the Cosentino headquarters in Spain, Dekton is ready for indoor and outdoor use. Distribution centers are located in the United States.
The process used to create Dekton is Sinterized Particle Technology, an accelerated high tech version of the natural metamorphosis stone goes through under high temperatures and pressure for thousands of years. As a result of the sinterization and ultra-compaction, Dekton has zero porosity as seen by electronic microscopy. Dekton is stronger because of the zero porosity and lack of micro-defects that cause weak spots and tension.
Dekton surfaces maintain high strength and performance and have unique ultraviolet resistance for color stability outdoors. They are very impact and scratch resistant and provide low water absorption. Cosentino says "It also provides thermal shock resistance against heat, frost, and thawing, enabling the product to be used outside in any climate." Designers and builders can create a a seamless surface for design continuity in exteriors and interiors throughout a structure.
For many elements like countertops, cladding, flooring, swimming pools, and furniture, Dekton offers subtle textures and organic color options in 12 colors such as black, white, grey and natural stone in polished, matte and slate finish. It is made in three thicknesses, 1.2, 2 and 3 cm in large format slabs measuring 4.7x10.5-feet.
Family-owned Cosentino expanded its presence in the United States market in March 2014. The 25th North American Cosentino Center opened in Houston, attended by over 230 building and design industry leaders and top Cosentino executives such as Eduardo Cosentino, President and CEO of Cosentino North America; Alex Rioja, General Manager for the Houston Cosentino Center; and Brandon Calvo, Chief Operating Officer of distribution.
At the new 27,000-square-foot Houston Center, consumers can see all the Cosentino brands including, in addition to the new Dekton, Silestone Natural Quartz, ECO by Cosentino recycled surfaces, SenSa® Granite, Scalea Natural Stone, Marlique™ Marble, MURO™ Mosaics, and the Prexury™ Collection which is "a semi-precious stone line handmade by expert craftsmen."
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Watch the video for more benefits of Dekton, its colors and the new plant where it is made. Read the technical documents and data sheets. See the above website links for other information or contact the Corporate Headquarters, 2245 Texas Drive, Suite 600, Sugar Land, Texas 77479, phone 281.494.7277 or 866.268.6837.
Dekton will be sold in stores in Greenville, South Carolina that carry Cosentino Silestone such as cabinet shops like Savage Cabinets and Renaissance Cabinetry or building supply stores like GBS Building Supply, Lowe's and Home Depot.


text: The Bulgari Tea Box – Two exquisite boxes reveal a selection of delicious items, both sweet and savory, carefully arranged like precious gems in a distinctive collection. Savories include a mini hamburger and a Parma ham sandwich; the sweets are authentic Italian pastries finished off with a Bulgari chocolate gem. Offered with a choice of coffee, tea or herbal infusion.