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On March 19, 2014, Rolling Stones guitarists Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood and Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts issued statements about the tragic death of L'Wren Scott, the fashion designer who was Mick Jagger's girlfriend since 2001. Meanwhile, Watts performed a late-night, low-key jazz concert for about 130 people at the Ellwood Jazz Club in Perth, Australia, on March 19, 2014, the same night that the Rolling Stones were supposed to do a concert at Perth Arena. The Rolling Stones' 2014 concerts in Australia and New Zealand have been postponed in the wake of Scott's death.
As previously reported, Scott (who was 49) committed suicide at her New York City apartment on March 17, 2014. She was found hanged from a doorknob.
These statements were posted on the official Rolling Stones website:
Keith Richards: "No-one saw this coming…Mick's always been my soul brother and we love him…we're thick as thieves and we're all feeling for the man…we really hate to disappoint our fans but we'll see everyone really soon."
Charlie Watts: "Needless to say we are all completely shocked but our first thought is to support Mick at this awful time. We intend to come back to Australia and New Zealand as soon as it proves possible."
Ronnie Wood: "This is such terrible news and right now the important thing is that we are all pulling together to offer Mick our support and help him through this sad time. Without a doubt we intend to be back out on that stage as soon as we can."
On March 18, 2014, Jagger made an official statement about Scott's death. This statement was posted on the Rolling Stones' official Facebook page:
"I am still struggling to understand how my lover and best friend could end her life in this tragic way. We spent many wonderful years together and had made a great life for ourselves. She had great presence and her talent was much admired, not least by me. I have been touched by the tributes that people have paid to her, and also the personal messages of support that I have received.
I will never forget her,
Less than two hours before she was found dead, Scott, texted an assistant and asked the assistant to come over to the apartment, according to the New York Daily News, which reported that Scott did not leave a suicide note but there were no signs that someone else killed her. On March 19, 2014, the New York Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirmed that Scott committed suicide.
Scott's self-titled fashion company was reportedly $6 million in debt. It is not known to the public if Scott asked Jagger for financial help.
One of Scott's friends, fashion critic Cathy Horyn, told the New York Times that friends of Scott "had been worried about her hours before she died. She was with friends on Sunday night [March 16, 2014]. They were deeply concerned about her but they didn't think she would do something so desperate. I learned since her death she was planning to close her business, with an announcement on Wednesday [March 19, 2014]."
Rolling Stones fans all over the world have been expressing their condolences on the Internet. The vast majority of fans have said that Jagger should take all the time off that he needs as he grieves for this tragic loss.
Only a very small minority of fans (usually people who have tickets to an upcoming Rolling Stones concert) have said that they are upset that they may miss out on a Rolling Stones concert because of the cost and inconvenience. These complainers have quickly been chastised by other fans for being insensitive to how the death of Scott is affecting her loved ones. Many fans also say that it wouldn't be right for Jagger to be pressured to do a Rolling Stones concert if he did not feel he was ready.
In March 2014, Rolling Stones began announcing concert dates for the European leg of their "14 on Fire" tour (including concerts in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium), but dates on the tour are being changed due to the tragic death of Scott.
As previously reported, the Rolling Stones have announced that all of their "14 on Fire" concerts in Australia and New Zealand have been postponed to undetermined dates. The Rolling Stones' previous tour of Australia and New Zealand was in 2006, as part of their "A Bigger Bang" world tour.
Contrary to some published reports, Jagger did not leave Australia right away after hearing about Scott's death. The Daily Mirror reports that the Rolling Stones left Australia on March 20, 2014.
Jagger was dining at Coco's restaurant in Perth when he got the news of Scott's death.
Coco's manager Denise Zammit told Closer Magazine: "He'd been there about an hour -- he had a seafood entrée and a main meal of local fish -- and then somebody from his entourage came in. Before that, he was talking to our waiter, who is also English, and he was having a great time with him. They were talking about England and where he'd been in Perth and all the things he'd been doing. Before he left the restaurant he shook the waiter's hand and said, 'I'm sorry I have to leave,' and he said he'd had a great night. He said he had to leave straight away."
According to the MailOnline (which talked to Watts in Perth on March 19, 2014), Watts commented on how Jagger is doing in the days since Scott's death: "He's holding up. He's OK. He's not really well. He's not really here. It was such a shock."
The MailOnline also reported on Watts' concert at Ellwood Jazz Club in Perth. Ellwood Jazz Club director Graham Wood told MailOnline that Watts was "private and quiet" during his two hours at the club, which included Watts performing a jazz-style version of the Rolling Stones' hit "Honky Tonk Women."
Graham Wood said to MailOnline: "There was talk of Charlie coming on Monday [March 17, 2014]. But obviously, with the way things unfolded, it didn't happen. He got here around 11 p.m. and stayed a good couple of hours. He was fairly private. He had his entourage and security there. He was pretty keen to just quietly enjoy the music. We had a full house of about 130, and they didn't really know what was happening. He played a kind-of slow, swing version of 'Honky Tonk Women.' The place just erupted. People couldn't believe it."
According to the MailOnline: "Watts had been expected to play at the club earlier in the week as part of saxophonist Tim Ries' Rolling Stones Project when the news of L'Wren Scott's death altered his plans."
Kaitlyn Elsegood, who was at the club, commented to the MailOnline on how Watts was behaving when he arrived at Ellwood Jazz Club: "He was sitting in the bar the whole time, but he was sitting quietly in the corner having a drink. Not many people noticed he was there. But he was very relaxed on stage. He played for about 45 minutes.He didn't really say anything. He was just happy to play."
On March 17, 2014, before the news broke about Scott's death, the Rolling Stones had announced two concerts in Germany: Berlin at Waldbühne on June 10, 2014, and Düsseldorf at Esprit Arena on June 19, 2014. During the week of March 17, 2014, the Rolling Stones were going to announce more "14 on Fire" European concert dates, but those plans have changed.
A spokesperson for Jagger told the media that Jagger is "completely shocked and devastated" over Scott's death.
As previously reported, the Rolling Stones announced that they would be performing a concert at the iconic Circus Maximus in Rome on June 22, 2014, as part of their "14 on Fire" tour. The band made the announcement on official Rolling Stones outlets such as their website, Facebook and Twitter account.
Also on March 15, 2014: The Rolling Stones concluded the Asian leg the of the "14 on Fire" tour with a concert at Sands Grand Ballroom in Singapore. A special simulcast of the concert was shown outside the venue for those who did not have tickets to get inside.
As previously reported, the Rolling Stones announced that were going to headline two music festivals as part of their "14 on Fire" tour in 2014: the Pinkpop Festival in Landgraaf, the Netherlands, on June 7 and the TW Classic Festival in Werchter, Belgium, on June 28.
Tickets for the 2014 Pinkpop Festival and 2014 TW Classic Festival went on sale at 10 a.m. local time on March 15. Both festivals are now sold out.
Pre-sale tickets for the Rolling Stones concerts in Berlin, Düsseldorf and Rome were scheduled to go on sale on March 20, 2014. The rest of the tickets for these concerts were scheduled to go on sale on March 21, 2014.
The Rolling Stones launched the "14 on Fire" tour on Feb. 21, 2014, at Du Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Critics' reviews of the tour have been mostly positive.
As previously reported, the Rolling Stones were planning to take their "14 on Fire" tour to Europe in the summer of 2014, according to a Pollstar report published on Feb. 4, 2014. Pollstar reports that Sensible Events chief Andrew Zweck is the coordinator for the tour's European concerts, and he "will be working on a consultancy basis for AEG Live, which is handling the business for the rest of the world." More European concerts on the tour were to be announced, but all tour dates are now in doubt.
Former Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor, who was a special guest on the Rolling Stones' "50 and Counting" concerts in 2012 and 2013, has been a special guest on the Rolling Stones "14 on Fire" tour.
Here is the Rolling Stones' announcement about their "14 on Fire" tour dates in Australia and New Zealand being postponed:
The Rolling Stones are deeply sorry and disappointed to announce the postponement of the rest of their 14 ON FIRE tour of Australia and New Zealand following the death of L'Wren Scott.
Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood wish to thank all of their fans for their support at this difficult time and hope that they will fully understand the reason for this announcement.
The Rolling Stones are planning to reschedule these postponed shows at a later date.
The postponed shows are:
Perth Arena – 19 March - postponed
Adelaide Oval – 22 March - postponed
Sydney Allphones Arena – 25 March - postponed
Melbourne Rod Laver Arena – 28 March - postponed
Macedon Ranges Hanging Rock – 30 March - postponed
Brisbane Entertainment Centre – 2 April - postponed
Auckland Mt Smart Stadium – 5 April - postponed
Australia/New Zealand promoters ask ticket holders to please hold on to their tickets until further notice. A new schedule of dates is presently being worked on and will be advised as soon as possible. Information will be made available via rollingstones.com and frontiertouring.com as soon as available.
Here are the announced dates for the "14 on Fire" tour, which are now subject to change in the wake of Scott's death:
Feb. 21, 2014: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -- Du Arena, Yas Island
Feb. 26, 2014: Tokyo -- Tokyo Dome
March 4, 2014: Tokyo -- Tokyo Dome
March 6, 2014: Tokyo -- Tokyo Dome
March 9, 2014: Cotai, Macau -- Cotai Arena
March 12, 2014: Shanghai -- Mercedes-Benz Arena
March 15, 2014: Singapore -- Marina Bay Sands Grand Ballroom
March 19, 2014: Perth, Australia -- Perth Arena*
March 22, 2014: Adelaide, Australia -- Oval*
March 25, 2014: Sydney -- Allphones Arena*
March 28, 2014: Melbourne, Australia -- Rod Laver Arena*
March 28, 2014: Macedon Ranges, Australia -- Hanging Rock*
April 2, 2014: Brisbane, Australia -- Entertainment Centre*
April 5, 2014: Auckland, New Zealand -- Mount Smart Stadium*
June 7, 2014: Landgraaf, the Netherlands -- Pinkpop Festival
June 10, 2014: Berlin -- Waldbühne
June 19, 2014: Düsseldorf, Germany -- Esprit Arena
June 22, 2014: Rome -- Circus Maximus
June 28, 2014: Werchter, Belgium -- TW Classic Festival
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In an update on the story of the Durham fake 911 calls Indy Week is obtained and posted the memo in which the city's police chief halted the practice of police falsely claiming a 911 call had been made from a home in order to search it.
The Chief wrote ""It has recently been brought to my attention that some officers have informed citizens that there has been a 911 hang-up call from their residence in order to obtain consent to enter for the actual purpose of looking for wanted persons on outstanding warrants," said the memo. "Effective immediately no officer will inform a citizen that there has been any call to the emergency communications center, including a hang-up call, when there in fact has been no such call."
The Durham officers targeted homes where they believed suspects with outstanding warrants were believed to be living. The officers told the residents that they needed to look inside their homes because 911 calls had been made from inside the home.
But Durham Police Chief Jose Lopez told reporters that the 911 tactic was never a part of official policy. Lopez banned the practice last month.
The tactic of using fake 911 calls was revealed during a court hearing two months ago when an officer testified that it was part of an official department policy. The case involved an individual charged with marijuana possession.
In that case, the officer knocked on the defendant's door with the phony story that someone made a 911 call and hung up and asked to search the home to make sure everyone was OK. The defendant allowed the search and the police discovered two marijuana plants in the home.
The following are quotes from cross examination between the defense and the officer who use the fake 911 tactic:
Did you say there was a 911 hang-up? the defense attorney asked.
Yes, the officer responded.
But there was not a 911 hang-up?
So you entered the house based on a lie?
And this is your policy for domestic violence warrants?
A judge agreed with the defense that the evidence could not be permitted because it was obtained illegally.
"You cannot enter someone's house based on a lie," the defense attorney argued from the bench during the hearing.
The district attorney dropped the case since there was no evidence.
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NEW YORK — We're used to seeing Jay-Z executive-produce albums, but executive-producing video games? That's a whole different ballgame.
Hov was on hand Wednesday night at the 40/40 Club in Manhattan to unveil "NBA 2K13," the new basketball simulation game that he helped usher into the marketplace. Aside from overseeing the game's soundtrack, the God MC also came up with the idea of having the iconic 1992 Olympic Dream Team in the game as well as the latest U.S. gold medalists.
"I always thought the flavor of the games were lacking," Jay-Z told MTV News candidly as he walked the carpet at the 40/40. "I'm just gonna be honest: I felt that they cheated us on the music."
For photos of Jay and other celebrities at the premiere of "NBA 2K13," click here.
The tracks Jay helped select for "2K13" (in stores October 2) are hard to front on. Not only did he include Jigga favorites like "On to the Next One" and "Run This Town," Jay also tossed an assist to Kanye West by including G.O.O.D. Music's "Mercy" and Meek Mill and Rick Ross by including their hit "I'ma Boss." Even onetime rivals Mobb Deep got some love, now that their 1994 classic "Shook Ones Pt. II" appears on the soundtrack.
The excitement for the release is so high that NBA stars like Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose and the Brooklyn Nets' Brook Lopez were in attendance. Meek Mill performed and music stars like Bow Wow and Nas showed up as well. "I think music and sports go hand-in-hand, and they wouldn't pay out to get a U2, a Coldplay, a Kanye," Jay said of game developer 2K Sports. "I thought it was very smart of them and very open of them to come and allow us to bring the game closer to the culture. They were really cool about it."
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2006 Napa Valley Merlot Three Palms Vineyard
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A long-time winner when it comes to Merlot, Duckhorn still ranks among the best. Rich, ripe and juicy with plenty of vanillin oak sweetening its way, this well-extracted offering shows off the varietal's supple side and yet sports a fairly firm underpinning of grippy young tannins. While it has just enough frontal richness to allow early drinking with heartier cuts of beef, this wine will show far better if given a chance to develop, and it should be left alone for four or five years.
96 points
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Duckhorn's Three Palms Merlot is an iconic Napa Valley red wine that continues to earn its place in the lore of the great wines of the valley. It was among the first California Merlots to capture the imagination of wine connoisseurs and, if anything, the wine is better now that it was in the good old days. The '06 Three Palms is a sleek wine, showing layers ripe black fruits, hints of spice, and extremely fine tannins. Hints of leather and cedar pencil are notable aromatic complexities. This wine is awesome now, but give it a few years in the cellar and it will be even better.
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Thursday, Sept. 2
7 p.m. - #14 UCLA at San Jose State
Friday, Sept. 3
5 p.m. - #14 UCLA vs. Saint Mary's
Saturday, Sept. 4
10 a.m. - #14 UCLA vs. UC Riverside
Live stats on UCLABruins.com
The 14th-ranked Bruins (2-1) travel to Northern California for the SJSU/SMC Tournament this week at San Jose State's Spartan Gym. UCLA opens the tournament against the host Spartans (0-3) on Thursday at 7 p.m. On Friday, the Bruins face Saint Mary's (2-1) at 5 p.m. and close out the weekend against UC Riverside (0-3) on Saturday at 10 a.m. Live stats will be available on the schedule page of UCLABruins.com.
The Bruins play a pair of non-conference matches next week, including their first home contest at Pauley Pavilion against Pepperdine on Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. UCLA then goes on the road to CSU Bakersfield the following evening for a 7 p.m. tilt.
UCLA moved up two spots to 14th in this week's AVCA Top 25 Coaches poll, earning 163 additional points from the preseason rankings. The Bruins moved up three positions from 17th to 14th in the latest Volleyball Magazine poll. UCLA was also selected seventh in the Pac-10 preseason coaches poll, earning 38 points.
All 10 home contests, in addition to road matches at Cal State Northridge and USC, will be broadcast live on UCLABruins.com. Gametracker and/or live stats will also be available for all home matches and most road contests.
The Bruins have started 2-1 in each of the last four seasons. In the previous three years, UCLA followed up the 2-1 start with at least seven straight victories. The Bruins won seven in a row last year, eight straight in 2008 and 11 consecutive in 2007.
The Spartans were swept in all three matches last weekend in Grand Forks, N.D. to North Dakota, Gonzaga and Drake. San Jose State hit .065 as a team, averaging 10.56 kills, 0.33 aces, 16.33 digs and 1.67 blocks per set. Freshman Hanah Blume led the team with 2.43 kps, while junior Sarah McAtee had 2.11 kps. Sophomore Caitlin Andrade handles the setting duties and averaged 7.78 assists per set. Senior Courtney Zellmer is the top defender at 6.11 dps, while sophomore Alex Akana averaged 1.33 bps last weekend. The Spartans return nine letterwinners and five starters from last year's team that went 1-27 and finished ninth in the Western Athletic Conference. Oscar Crespo is in his fourth year as head coach and holds a record of 28-63. The Bruins lead the all-time series against the Spartans 8-1, but the teams haven't played since 1986, when San Jose State swept UCLA in a best 2-of-3 tournament format in Davis, Calif. Prior to that, the Bruins had won 22 of 24 sets in their eight-match winning streak. UCLA is 2-0 all-time at San Jose State.
The Gaels, who were ranked 25th in the AVCA preseason poll, fell out of the rankings after a 2-1 weekend in Long Beach. After sweeping UNLV and beating Sacred Heart in four, Saint Mary's lost to Long Beach State in five. The Gaels hit .248 as a team, averaging 14.08 kills, 0.92 aces, 16.92 digs and 2.62 blocks per set. Four players averaged over two kps last weekend, led by senior Megan York, who posted 3.50 kps and 4.00 dps. Sophomore Lauren Corp had 3.25 kps and 3.17 dps, senior Shannon Lowell added 2.92 kps and a team-best 1.58 bps and sophomore Gabby Jolly recorded 2.25 kps and 1.00 bps. The Gaels employ two setters, sophomore Missy White (5.75 assists per set) and senior Kapua Kamana'o (5.17 aps). Saint Mary's went 23-5 a year ago and won the West Coast Conference title. The Gaels return four starters and eight letterwinners from a team that advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Rob Browning is in his sixth year as head coach and holds a record of 90-51. The Bruins won the only meeting against the Gaels, a three-set sweep at Saint Mary's on Nov. 11, 2001.
The Highlanders lost all three matches during their opening weekend in Fresno, getting swept by Fresno State and Oregon, while losing to Santa Clara in five. UC Riverside hit .132 as a team, averaging 9.91 kills, 1.18 aces, 11.82 digs and 2.23 blocks per set. Senior Kelly Simpson led the way with a team-best 3.00 kps and 2.91 dps. The Highlanders use two setters in sophomore Courtney Wypiszynski (7.33 assists per set) and junior Katie Meyers (7.17 aps). Sophomore Bianca Endersby had a team-best 1.00 bps last weekend. UC Riverside brings back two starters and seven letterwinners from a 2009 team that went 6-21 and finished ninth in the Big West Conference. Ron Larsen is in his second year as the Highlanders' head coach. The Bruins are a perfect 10-0 against the Highlanders, with the teams last meeting coming on Sept. 3, 2008 in Riverside. UCLA claimed a straight-set victory, 25-16, 25-19, 25-16. Katie Camp posted 12 kills, while Lainey Gera had 12 digs. This will be the second time in three years that the two teams have met after having not played each other previously since 1986. UCLA has not dropped a set against UC Riverside and are 7-0 in neutral-site contests.
The 2010 Bruins have no shortage of players who have followed in the tradition of their mothers or sisters in playing for the UCLA women's volleyball program. Freshman Kelly Reeves begins her journey at UCLA after her mother, Jeanne (Beauprey) Reeves, was a four-year letterwinner from 1979-82. Jeanne was an All-American in 1982, ranks 14th on the Bruins' all-time kills list and was an assistant on the 1990 and 1991 UCLA National Championship teams. Freshman Madie Smith will join her two older sisters as members of the UCLA women's volleyball team. Morgan Smith played with the Bruins from 2002-03 and Jordan played from 2005-06. The Bruin bloodlines also translate to the men's side, as freshman Angelica Chaghouri's brother Eric was a three-year letterwinner on the UCLA men's volleyball squad. Freshman Jenna Scilacci also has two brothers, James and Brian, who have played on the men's team.


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Howdy from the Windy City (which is more foggy then windy this morning).
I'm in Chicago for some non-football business but the NFL and College football keeps keeping on and so do we.
Which was almost more then I can say for the Jets-Vikes who were delayed 45 minutes due to lighting. We were on time – check out the show here. You can also subscibe via itunes and never miss an episode.
A brief synopsis for the morning before I head off for breakfast and some work.
- I touch on the M*A*S*H unit status of the Packers. It could be worse, but it could be much better. (Fantasy Alert: Andrew Quarless will fill in for Jermichael Finley & Donald Lee. Not a lock cause he can't block, but could be someone to watch for an emergency fill in)
- Colt McCoy could be the Browns starter. Dear Lord….
- Ohio State is far and away the #1 in the AP poll. But in the 'mock BCS poll' Boise would be. We'll know Sunday but come on….
- Pitt losing to the Irish wasn't awful but it continues to hurt the Big East on the big stage, but West Virginia snuck back into the Top 25. Also, Tino Sunseri is just not ready for prime time. Of course, neither are the Panthers as a team this year.
- Alex Smith remains starter in San Fran. But how long? And have the SF fans clamoring for David Carr seen him? If he comes in, assume Troy Smith isn't far behind.
All that and more NFL news and notes as well as a ton of discussion on the Monday Night game, when it finally got started. Wasn't pretty, that's for sure.
Thanks for listening and reading.


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Weather From
WeatherFrom.com is another example of "drag" comedy. In this case, actor David Krumholz (Numb3rs) plays an old opinionated Jewish lady who dispenses weather information and rude advice. The site design, however, is the star here. Users enter their location triggering a video of the little old lady giving her version of a weather report tailored to that location.
ZA News is a fake news series that aims its wit at world politics with a focus on South Africa. It was created by South African cartoonist Jonathan "Zapiro" Shapiro. Although it was originally created for the South African national broadcast network SABC, they nixed it due to its irreverent style. So Zapiro took ZA News online. Much in the style of the British satirical series Spitting Image, ZA News includes caricature puppets.
The Global Edition
The Global Edition is subtitled "the most global news service in the world," an indicator of inspired nonsense to follow. It began as a Serbian fake news site Njuz.net, which then spawned an English language fake news site. The executive editor is Viktor Marcovic.
Husbands on CW Seed
CW Seed is the CW Network's online series development lab. It's billed as "the first marriage equality comedy." The "Husbands" in the title refers to a newly married male couple played by Brad Bell (co-creator) and Sean Hemeon. Jane Espenson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) is the show's other writer/creator. Most of the episodes were directed by Jeff Greenstein (Desperate Housewives). Guest appearances include Jon Cryer, Amy Acker, Mekhi Phifer, and Joss Whedon. The series was launched for multiple streaming platforms (dubbed super-syndication) that include YouTube, Blip, and Roku.
No Your City
Brooklyn-based filmmaker Nicolas Heller is the creator/director of No Your City, a video documentary series consisting of eight vignettes of uniquely New York City street characters. The series is sponsored by The Gothamist and Mishka, a popular NYC streetwear vendor.
The Streamy Awards
As of 2013, the Streamy Awards were presented by Dick Clark Productions and Tubefilter to celebrate "excellence in the creation and production of Web based programming." Awards are offered in over 30 categories including directing, acting, producing, and writing.
H+ The Digital Series
H+ is a YouTube channel drama series produced by director/producer Bryan Singer (Usual Suspects) and created by writer/actor John Cabrera and Cosimo De Tommaso. This scifi series consists of multiple episodes with very high production values. Each episode is five minutes long maximum. It is distributed by Warner Brothers Digital Distribution. The plotline: A computer virus kills 1/3 of the world's population who have been given a digital brain implant (i.e. nanotechnology) called "H+."
Writers on Writing
Sponsored by the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, Writers on Writing is a series of videos offering "advice and insights into the craft of writing" from prominent Knopf Doubleday authors including Mark Z. Danielewski, Nathan Englander, and Michael Lindsay-Hogg.
Davy and Kristin McGuire
Davy and Kristin McGuire are a husband and wife multimedia artist team who design unique visual experiences including one-of-a-kind art installations at prestigious places. These stunning visuals are previewed at their Web site. Projects include The Icebook, Floating City and The Paper Architect.
Living Will
Mark C. Marino directs the Humanities and Critical Code Studies Lab at the University of Southern California. He is also the Director of Communication for the Electronic Literature Organization. Living Will is his multimedia interactive story/game programmed in Javascript and cutting edge HTML variations. The story centers on the heirs of E.R. Millhouse, a robber baron who had pillaged a fortune in the Congo. By clicking hypertext clues within the will, the readers must choose one among several Millhouse heirs.
CCC's Beyond the Book
CCC stands for the Copyright Clearance Center, formerly a nonprofit organization that's now a company providing copyright licensing services for corporate and academic users of copyrighted materials. Beyond the Book is CCC's podcast that explores intellectual property and copyright issues as applied to the business of writing and publishing.
Paris Review Daily
Paris Review Daily is a 2012 update of Paris Review's Web site. Edited by print (Henry Holt) and digital (Jezebel) content veteran Sadie Stein, the site has become a blog that is a quality mix of literary essays and videos from the venerable Paris Review's past and present, updated on weekdays.
250 Words
Sponsored by Simon and Schuster Publishing Group, 250 words offers 250-word reviews of both new and classic business books. These reviews focus on practical business advice.
Future Tense
Future Tense is a part of Slate magazine that's co-sponsored with the New America Foundation and Arizona State University. It explores "emerging technologies and their effects on society and public policy" with a focus on Washington D.C. Future Tense also sponsors live events with "policymakers, scientists, journalists, and interested members of the public."
On July 11, 2008, the Apple App Store launched and so did the AppAdvice blog. AppAdvice is also offered as an iOS (iPhone operating system) app. AppAdvice describes itself as the "ideal resource on the web for people looking to discover iOS apps." It is primarily an aggregator of "the latest iOS news, reviews, and iDevice accessories."
Lauched in 2012, Quartz describes itself as a "digitally native news outlet" offered primarily for tablets and mobile phone platforms. Owned by Atlantic Media, publisher of the venerable Atlantic Magazine, it further describes itself as a "digital guide to the new global economy, designed to serve business professionals who travel the world." The staff is composed of veteran journalists and information technology experts.
Now This News
Now This News is a short form news video service created for social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Vine. The news videos are also offered on Android and Apple mobile devices. Founded by Huffington Post executives Kenneth Lerer and Eric Hippeau, Now This News describes itself as "the news in your pocket." Staff includes veteran journalists from the Washington Post, ABC News, CNN, and VICE Media.
The WGAW encourages New Media projects to respect content creators through Guild contracts. If you're working in New Media and would like information on getting your project covered, contact Shelagh Wagener or call (323) 782-4511.
Elliot Feldman's novel, Sitting Shiva, was published in 2003 -- ISBN: 0964374064. And check out his comics at Scene4 Magazine - WARNING: Not for the easily offended.


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So my buddy recently took me to look at a 45 solo that he ended up buying. It had a dead battery, but we brought it to my place and hooked a battery charger up to it and got it running.
The positive battery terminal was on the right side and went to the frame ground post. I actually hooked the battery charger negative to the grounded post(which was actually the Pos. Post). Again this got it started.
I got him a NEW battery, charged it normally and he hooked it up correctly,NEG to ground, and got nothing. When he reversed the battery and put POS to ground, he got horn, lights and a running bike.
I haven't run across this before, so what's up with this scenerio, and what does he need to do to correct it? This is a normal 47 era WL Flathead.


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For billions around the world the calendar has signaled that it's time to begin marking a new year. Millions of people choose to resolve to make the new year one in which they make positive changes in their lives and accomplish personal goals. This desire for personal improvement is commendable, yet many people seem to find themselves a year later with limited progress toward what they sought to accomplish. Good intentions are helpful to get one started on a path toward progress, however there are other elements needed to help you reach your goals.
If you desire to create or achieve something new then you often need to let go of something "old." It could be old habits, old possessions, old relationships, old beliefs, or old regrets. If you find that you aren't making progress toward goals in the new year you may wish to examine your life and see what is holding you back or weighing you down. The less baggage you have the further you can go, using the same amount of energy/fuel.
Are your goals really your own goals and desires, or just what other people have told you and convinced you will be good for you? Sometimes we are trying to fulfill someone else's notions of what will bring happiness and success. If we are going against our own Soul's desires and aspirations we are likely to feel resistance. Take time to meditate on what is truly of meaning and value to yourself, whether or not it conforms to the beliefs and expectations of others.
Do you have the knowledge and skills that are essential to accomplish what you wish to? Many times we desire things in our lives that require us to take steps to become capable of achieving what we dream of. If your vision is to be in a happy marriage you may need to build emotional and social skills that will enable you to form that loving partnership - merely placing your picture and description on Match.com and eHarmony will not by itself land you in a healthy relationship. Similarly, if you are looking for a dream job or career you will need to acquire skills and experience that will make you stand out as someone with expertise in that field.
Start out building confidence and and a feeling of accomplishment using smaller goals or incremental markers that are easier to reach. If you are seeking to lose 50 pounds it is easier to focus on dropping the first 5 pounds than focusing on the entire 50 pounds and seeing that you still have 45 more pounds to go. If you are looking for better job prospects focus on specific steps you can take to open up possibilities, such as attending networking functions, sending out your resume, and setting up or enhancing your web page or LinkedIn profile.
In our modern technological era things are fast-paced and we can easily become impatient or distracted when things aren't manifesting right away. It is important to remember that commitment, persistence, and perseverance are necessary to attain many things that are important to us in our lives. When we get off-course it is helpful to re-envision what we desire to accomplish and how we will feel in reaching that goal. This recharges your motivation and determination. When we have a strong emotionally charged desire for something we will naturally focus our energy and resources toward obtaining or accomplishing it.
Surround yourself with people, places, and things that support your goals. If you are seeking to break away from alcohol dependency you may go to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) where there are others with the same goal - not to a night club or liquor store where many people come who plan to get inebriated. If you wish to be a successful athlete you will spend time practicing and being around other athletes who have the skills you seek to build. Like energy attracts like energy, so you will want to be around the energies that match what you wish to become.
Since the idea of newness and starting anew is in the mass consciousness at this time of year, you may wish to draw upon that vibe and empower positive changes in yourself. It is never too soon to be pursuing your dreams or making healthy changes in your life!


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Dr. William Bradley is Professor Emeritus at Western New England University and works with Earthbound Tech. He has designed, built and analyzed solar cookers and solarcooked since 1990. He also has taught several solar cooking classes and cooker building workshops.
Recent news and developments
- April 2014: A photo is used to evaluate solar cooker output William Bradley, founder of Earthbound Technology, has been working on developing a new approach for analizing the potential performance output for solar panel cooker and parabolic solar cookers. It involves photographing the cookpot as the light source in controlled light conditions, and measuring the reflected light. Read a summary at: Reciprocal Photo Test for Measuring Solar Cooker Performance, and more detail is linked to here: Solar Cooker Performance Evaluation by Reciprocity with Photographic Analysis
- February 2013: The Hypar Solar Cooker is currently being tested. It is our newest cooker. It is primarily a multi-sided parabolic solar cooker with the outermost section replaced with a conic section. Testing midwinter in Massachusetts shows that it can produce more than enough heat for cooking.
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Book 6 Available Now!By Rick Griffin on November 23rd, 2015
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Housepets book 6!! Covering the comic arcs such as THE GALLIFRAX PROTOCOL, Jungle Fever, and the beginning of Heaven's Not Enough!
Coming out now! Order from Createspace:https://www.createspace.com/5847660
Soon to be on Amazon!
OR, do you want a signed+sketch copy? It's the print-of-the-month for this month on Patreon, you have one week to sign up for the $25 tier ($35 international) https://www.patreon.com/posts/book-6-3781243
Housepets Book 5 Now On Sale!!By Rick Griffin on November 25th, 2014
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Ready on Createspace!
It will be on Amazon in 3-5 days
A copy of Housepets Book 5 will be November's Print-of-the-month on my Patreon!! . . . including each copy being signed with an added bonus doodle of one of the Housepets characters!
If you want to take advantage of this make sure you're signed up with the $35 tier (US) or $50 tier (international) by the end of November! You can change your pledge at any time after that.
Housepets on Comic ChameleonBy Rick Griffin on June 19th, 2014
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[ http://www.comicchameleon.com/ ]
Comic Chameleon is a app that allows you to read webcomics in a simple panel-by-panel format right on your phone.
Comic Chameleon is currently only available for iOS–please understand that it's easier to develop for mostly because there's only a SMALL set of specifications, wheras android takes longer because there's so many additional specification. Android support is currently being developed.
SO . . . if you are interested in this and have an iPhone, and subsequently read Housepets on your iPhone, if you have any formatting issues such as text being cut off on the edge of the screen, please email me along with the title of the strip where there is an issue. Thank you!
Get Your Christmas On!By Rick Griffin on December 4th, 2013
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Guys, there's too much to explain. I have to sell things, and I have some things to sell. If you would just mosey on over to the merchandise page, I would be very grateful!
We have the first four years of the comic in print, as well as t-shirts, bookmarks, a poster, and all sorts of original artwork still up for grabs!
Housepets Book 4 Available on Createspace!By Rick Griffin on July 25th, 2013
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Order now! https://www.createspace.com/4370836
As usual, it will take 3-7 days for the book to appear on Amazon (and Amazon Europe!)


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Alaska Chapter Resources
Chapter Library
The Alaska Chapter has the following materials available for loan to any Alaska Chapter member.
APA Training CDs
- Defensible Design Review: Designing new and reshaping existing patterns of development
- Smart Growth Street Design
- New Technologies for Planning and Public Participation
- The Economics of Density
- Planning Law in Perspective
- Strategic Management for Planning Agencies
- Project Management
- Better Public Transit Systems by Eric Brunn
- U.S. Traffic Calming Manual by Reid Ewing and Steven J. Brown
- The Right to Transportation: Moving to Equity by Thomas W. Sanchez and Marc Brenman
- The High Cost of Free Parking by Donald Shoup
- Planning Reform in the New Century edited by Daniel R. Mandelker, AICP
- Planning and Community Equity
- The Board of Adjustment by V. Gail Easley, FAICP and David A. Theriaque
- Tomorrow's Cities, Tomorrow's Suburbs by William H. Lucy and David L. Phillips
To borrow any of the above materials, please contact Laurie Cummings.
If you have any suggestions about materials that should be acquired for the library, materials you would like to donate or items you are willing to loan out to other planners, please contact the Chapter PDO.
Canadian Institute of Planners
International Association for Public Participation
New Zealand Planning Institute
Glossary of Planning Terms
Absentee — a commission member who is not in attendance at a meeting.
Abstain — to refrain from casting a vote.
Accessory Use — a permitted building or activity that is secondary to the main use on the same site. It is allowed without prior review or approval. For example, a smokehouse or tool shed on a single—family residential lot.
Adjourn — to close a particular session; to suspend a meeting or a proceeding to a future time.
Agenda — a schedule of items intended to be take up at a meeting.
Appeal — a request seeking relief from a decision already made by the commission or official.
Borough — a form of regional municipal government.
Buffering — cushioning, shielding, or protection between uses, such as vegetation.
Building Area — the total square footage of a lot that is covered by a building, excluding steps, decks, and patios.
Bylaws — rules adopted by a commission which govern its procedure.
Capital Improvements Program — a list or schedule of public projects that a city or borough intends to undertake over a specified period of time. Projects are prioritized, costs are estimated, and methods of financing are described. The capital improvements program should be consistent with policies in the comprehensive plan and should be updated annually.
Chair — the presiding officer of the commission or of a meeting or proceeding.
Charter — the governing document of a home rule municipality.
City — a form of municipal government.
City Council — the legislative or governing body in cities.
Cluster Subdivision — a cluster subdivision is a form of development that permits a reduction in lot area provided there is no increase in the number of lots permitted under the conventional subdivision or increase in the overall density of development.
Commercial Use — a use of land devoted to commercial or business purposes, such as retail sales, services, or business offices.
Comprehensive Plan — a written legal document, which may include or be accompanied by graphics, adopted by the governing body containing policies that will guide land use and development in the community.
Conditional Uses — uses that are not permitted outright in the zoning ordinance but may be allowed in a zoning district after certain conditions are met which are designed to safeguard neighboring properties.
Dedication — the gift or donation of private property by the owner to a city or borough or other public body. A dedication is completed through the conveyance of written deed or title and a formal acceptance by the public body.
Ex parte Contact — any contact outside of the public hearing in a land use case by a member of the decision—making body and someone wishing to directly or indirectly influence the outcome of the case.
Findings — facts determined by the commission in reference to its decision, either on an application or on a particular phase of an application.
Floor area ratio (FAR) — the gross floor area of all buildings or structures on a lot divided by the total lot area (FAR = total building floor area ~ total lot area).
Goal — a statement of the values and desires of the citizens of an area. A goal provides the basis for subsequent objectives and policies.
Industrial Use — a use of land devoted to manufacturing or industrial processing.
Infrastructure – physical improvements, structures, or installations which provide common services to a community or geographic area, e.g. water, sewer, gas mains, or electric power lines.
Local Government — a city or borough in Alaska.
Majority — more than half. On a public body, the majority is half the total membership plus one.
Master Plan — common use term for "comprehensive plan."
Mayor — the chief elected official in Alaska cities and boroughs.
Minutes — the chronological record of the proceedings of a public body.
Motion — an overture by a member of the commission by which the member attempts to bring a matter of business before the body. Also a request for a particular ruling by a party before an adjudicatory body.
Notice — published information regarding an impending meeting, proceeding, or hearing giving at least time, date, place, and purpose.
Objective — a specific and achievable attainment that is met in partial fulfillment of longer term goals.
Plat, final — an approved subdivision map that is filed in the district recorder's office. It must contain the information required by AS 29.40 as well as that required by local ordinances such as a legal description of all properties in the subdivision, street rights-of-way, easements, and lot lines. Final plat approval is usually given upon completion of the improvements or the posting of a bond guaranteeing construction of the improvements.
Plat, preliminary — a draft map showing the proposed layout of subdivision submitted to the staff and the platting authority for preliminary approval.
Public Hearing — a public proceeding at which the public is given the right and opportunity to speak regarding a particular matter or issue.
Quasi—judicial Action — a judicial action taken by a public person or body (i.e., the planning commission) who is not a judge. It involves an official decision on the respective rights or claims of parties appearing before the body making the decision.
Quorum – the number of members of a body who, by law or rule, must be present in order that a meeting be convened.
Record – a document kept in the ordinary course of business by a governmental unit. Also the written expression of the proceedings of the commission. Meeting minutes are one form of record.
Rezone — the reclassification of land from one land use zoning designation to another.
Right—of—way — is a legal right of passage over another's property and the area through which that right exists. It most commonly refers to the streets and sidewalks, trails, curbs and gutters (if applicable), and utilities.
Setback — the distance that a building must be set back from a property line or right—of—way. Setback requirements will often differ with the zoning district and are included in the zoning ordinance.
Variance — a waiver of the provisions of the zoning ordinance when strict application of the ordinance would cause exceptional, practical difficulties, or undue hardship to the property owner. Property standards in the ordinance are adjusted because the specific location, topography, shape, size or other environmental features of a lot make it impossible to comply with the zoning regulations as written. The variance allows the property owner to use his/her land at the same intensity and develop it for the same uses allowed others in the same zone.
Zoning — an application of the police power to regulate the use of land and the improvements on it for the protection of the public health, welfare, and safety. Zoning regulations establish standards for development and create a number of different zoning districts or classifications of land. Development and construction must be consistent with these criteria before being approved by the commission or the governing body.
Types of Plans
Airport Master Plan
What is an airport master plan?
An airport master plan helps the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plan the future of Alaska's airports. The airport planning process involves listening to input from airport users, community members, and regulatory agencies, and then identifying an airport's needs and issues. The goal of the master plan is to identify improvements that accommodate aviation demand while also resolving any operational, environmental, or other challenges. The airport master plan then describes both the needed improvements and the timing of these improvements over the short and the long term. The planning horizon will typically cover a 20-year time period.
How long will the planning take?
Development of the airport master plan will take about two years. During this time, team members will assess the conditions and needs at the airport, develop a range of alternatives for addressing those needs, develop the controlled aerial photography, contour mapping, and layout plans to depict the airport improvements, complete an environmental impact analysis of proposed improvements, and compile this information in a final airport master plan that will guide airport development over the next 20 years.
Airport Master Plans
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Girdwood Airport Master Plan Update
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
What is a Capital Improvement Plan?
The capital improvement program (CIP) is one of the most powerful tools for implementing a community's comprehensive plan when CIP projects are linked to the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan. The CIP ultimately influences the pace and quality of development in a community.
Contents of the CIP
A completed CIP contains a list of capital improvement projects by priority, information about each project, a schedule for seeking funding, and a construction schedule. The CIP will include projects that are needed right away and projects that will be needed over the next five or six years. Each year as the projects are funded and completed the CIP is updated to add new projects and to reflect changes in community needs and priorities.
Comprehensive Plan
What is a Comprehensive Plan?
According to the Planning Commissioner's Handbook, the comprehensive plan is a blueprint for guiding development in a community and includes information on the many facets of a community such as population/ demographics, physical conditions, land use, the environment, transportation, and legal and fiscal aspects. The plan reflects the vision and direction of residents. Through the comprehensive plan's vision, goals, objectives, policies and implementation strategies, it provides a framework for decision-making regarding land use, transportation, housing, public facilities, and economic development. While the comprehensive plan deals with growth and development in general, it must not be vague or difficult to interpret. The success of the comprehensive plan depends on the community's commitment to planning and its acceptance of the plan as a valid expression of community attitudes, values, and agreed-upon direction. It helps ensure predictability in the future by guiding decisions and courses of action that are taken today.
The comprehensive plan can be referred to as the general plan, master plan, or even the land use plan, and is meant to serve several purposes.
Fulfills Legal Obligations
Alaskan communities must have an adopted comprehensive plan before they may adopt land use regulations such as a zoning ordinance. Increasingly, state and federal agencies require a plan as a condition of receiving grants.
Provides Vision of the Future
The plan contains long-range goals, objectives and policies that describe how, where, and in what manner physical development of the community will occur. The plan contains a map depicting intended land use by both type and location. The plan also links together physical development with considerations about social needs and economic development.
Serves as a Decision-Making Tool
The plan is a guide for decision-making and a blueprint for growth. Elected officials and planning commissioners will rely on and use a thoughtfully prepared plan when they make decisions that affect and shape the community's future.
Serves a Coordinating Function
The plan provides an opportunity to place under a single cover, policies for a wide range of municipal activities such as land use, utilities, recreation, and transportation This coordinating function of the plan can reduce the opportunity for contradictory policies from different municipal departments.
Economic Development Plan
What is a Capital Improvement Plan?
Economic Development Plans can be used to expand opportunity for commerce and industry and provide more jobs or job opportunities in the community. Economic development is about retaining existing businesses, starting new businesses in your community, and encouraging businesses to relocate to your community. Typically, planning commissions and the media focus only on the businesses moving to the community and ignore the other two opportunities. A company just starting up or an existing company adding jobs may actually be more valuable than a business relocating to your community. New and expanding businesses may actually provide more, and often better jobs, than relocations do. Economic development plans also address ways to reduce costs of living within the community.
Housing Plan
What is a Housing Plan?
Housing Plans address infill, urban renewal, rehabilitation, and small business development. Housing is one of the most important elements in our lives and our communities – socially, physically, and economically. In Alaska, federal agencies such as the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Rural Development, and the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) as well as the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation and regional housing authorities influence the funding of affordable housing in communities. Location of new housing and the feasibility of rehabilitating older housing are the greatest determinant of where future infrastructure, such as water, sewer, and utilities, will go.
Open Space Plan
What is an Open Space Plan?
Open space plans to meet the need (psychological and physical) for contrast and change from the indoor environment. Whether it be private open space (retention of vegetation through site-development requirements) or public (parks or wilderness), open space relieves the stressfulness of the urban environment. The open space plan is not the same as the parks and recreation plan. Open space plans define areas for active and passive uses and policies for acquisition and management. The plans can also set aside natural areas such as wetlands, habitat or subsistence use areas as open space. As with parks, once land is developed (i.e. with structures or roads), it almost never reverts to open space.
Parks, Recreation and Trails Plans
What are Park, Recreation and Trail Plans?
These are an expression of the community's objectives, needs, and priorities for the provision of leisure space, and recreation services and facilities. The plan provides a guide for public policy and private decisions related to the scope, quality, and location of leisure opportunities to meet the needs of residents and visitors. The plan should be long-range and comprehensive. It should describe alternatives, recommendations, and guidelines for public and private decisions related to the use and preservation of open space for recreation. The plan should detail community recreation needs (parks, trails, facilities) and translate them into specific sites to acquire or develop. It also details policies, practices, or criteria related to the design and management of these spaces and services. The community will review how a specific subdivision will impact those needs defined in the Parks, Recreation, and Trails Plans. This is important because once land is developed, it almost never reverts to a pre-developed condition.


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"The Staircase Murders" is a movie based on the true story of Novelist Michael Peterson and the death of his wife Kathleen Peterson. The crime drama premiered on Lifetime Television in 2007. It is based on the book by Aphrodite Jones. (Starring Treat Williams)
"The Staircase Murder" synopsis/plot
When a novelist's wife is found dead at the bottom of the stairs, her husband becomes the number one suspect. After police began to investigate the husband's background, they learn that Michael Peterson may have been responsible for the death of another person years earlier.
The true story became a sensational media case in 2001 after a North Carolina woman was found dead at the bottom of a staircase. Police and court records show, that Kathleen Peterson, was discovered in a pool of blood in her home. Her husband Michael Peterson told police that she had fallen down the stairs, according to the Los Angeles Times.
A subsequent investigation revealed that Michael Peterson may have actually caused the death of his wife. He was arrested and convicted of her murder.
Today, he still sits in a North Carolina correctional facility.


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DJ Eclipse writes: "The original location of Fat Beats launched on July 14, 1994 which means FB just turned 20 years old! Business was doing so well 2 years in that Joseph Abajian decided to move the store from it's small 9th St. basement space into a 2nd floor location on 6th Avenue. August 1996 (day?) was the grand opening of the 406 6th Avenue location. It was also the beginnings of our independent movement which had recently started bubbling about a year before. Yesterday I started converting old Hi8 video tapes to DVD and came across some interesting footage from that day. Now we had a lot of the usual suspects in the place that day such as ILL BILL, Arsonists, Lord Finesse, Adagio, Breeze Brewin, A.L. Skills, Percee P, J-Live, Mr. Live, Chino XL, Al Tariq, Black Attack, Xzibit, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Rawcotiks, Ak Skills, Rob Swift, Roc Raida, DJ Spinna and many, many more. But what took me by surprise was the appearance of this 19 year old kid who at that time nobody knew. Now I've had this person as a guest on my radio show years later, but it's pretty crazy to see this footage in '96 and think "damn, this dude was in my house then?" and not even know. More to come…."
how is this verse better than the joints on yeezus.
What he said. Some of his best rhymes yet and better than majority of his shit for past 10 years. Crazy.
Definitely some of his best rhymes, but then again Kanye was never a great lyricist. Nowadays, his Rhymefest written rhymes are terrible.
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College Hockey:Neumann Blanks Scranton
Pasquarello Makes 38 Saves in Shut Out
ASTON, Pa. — George Pasquarello made 38 saves as Neumann shut out Scranton 5-0.
Patrick Kilgallen scored twice for the Knights, once shorthanded and once on the power play.
Jeff Marinari scored the game-winning goal shorthanded at 3:16 of the second period. Also scoring for Neumann were Carles Waskalavitch and Chad Conicello.
Scranton goalie Cliff Harrington made 36 saves in the loss.
Neumann was 1 of 8 on the power play, while Scranton was scoreless on 11 chances and gave up two shorthanded goals.
Neumann (1-0-0) hosts Manhattanville Oct. 27, in its first ECAC West conference matchup, before traveling to Elmira and hosting RIT in conference games the following weekend. Scranton, the only Division III independent, plays an ECHA club schedule. The Royals have one more NCAA game this season, at ECAC Northeast Suffolk, Jan. 19, 2002.
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Isaiah Mundt's single scoring Sam Michalski finally opened the offensive faucet in a game between the two West Allis schools in the WIAA summer baseball playoffs, and the Huskies made sure the rush stayed constant before emerging with a 4-0 victory Wednesday.
Hale advanced to meet Oak Creek on Friday in the regional final.
The sixth inning included a controversial balk call that drew the ire of Central fans and Central coach Dean Mlachnik, whose argument with the umpire did not reverse the third run of the inning from scoring.
"(The umpire) said (WAC pitcher Brandon Maglio) stepped off with the wrong foot," said Mlachnik. "(He said) that he swung his foot around, (which) he never did, he just took his foot off and put it back. Plus, our catcher called for time. It's unfortunate that the umpires have to make a call like that. Calling a balk with a guy on third, that's tough. It's tough to swallow."
Hale won two of three meetings against Central during ht regular season, winning 7-2 on June 3 and 9-6 on July 10. The third win over the crosstown rival moved West Allis Hale to 13-17 on the season.
Mundt knew what to look for from Maglio after Mlachnik paid Maglio a visit after a four-pitch walk in the sixth.
"I knew they had a mound visit," Mundt said. "I knew after four straight balls, (Maglio) was coming with something over the plate, so I tried to put it in play and get some insurance runs for the team."
The second run crossed the plate after senior Cameron Holcomb hit a ground ball that went over the shortstop's head and scored Sam Valona. The balk scored the third run and advanced Holcomb to scoring position. Holcomb then scored off a soft liner by Alex Sykes that landed in center field.
The four runs were more than enough for Hale starter Mials McMurray, who allowed just one hit and walked just on in his seven innings of work. McMurray said that everything was working for him, along with the defense playing well.
"(The run support) changes a bunch," he said. "I've lost on two walk-offs this year in the bottom of the seventh. It makes a huge difference. It's way easier to pitch with run support, especially four runs."
The focus for Hale switches over to a team that Hale lost to twice in the regular season, Oak Creek, both by shutout.
"I just talked about it out there and we said that there's no pressure on us," said Hale coach Paul Dooley. "We are the seventh seed, and Oak Creek is the two seed. They have to beat us. We get to go there and play."
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Who's the Downtown Restaurateur With the Disgusting Dishes?
A friends-and-family tasting goes horribly wrong.
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RESEDA, Calif.—Prinzzess Felicity Jade, exclusive contract star for lesbian studio Girlfriends Films, performs at T's Lounge in West Palm Beach through tomorrow. Prinzzess' national tour gives fans a chance to meet the famous lesbian performer.
"I'm really looking forward to dancing at T's," Prinzzess said. "The club is open Christmas Eve so whether you've been naughty or nice, come down and let your bells jingle and jangle. I definitely love to show you what's in my stockings."
For more information about Prinzzess' appearance and set times at T's Lounge in West Palm Beach, Fla., call (561) 471-9530. The club is located at 312 S. Congress Avenue.
Prinzzess' recent movies for Girlfriends Films include Lesbian Seductions Older/Younger 33, Women Seeking Women 66 and Mother Daughter Exchange Club 15. She was named Twistys.com's August Treat of the Month.
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People to People Brings Travelers into Local's Homes
Let's talk about something that always seems to divide the room right down the center: The idea of traveling to a foreign country and staying at an all-inclusive resort.
Lots of travel writers get sand in their shorts over this idea – they think we should immerse ourselves in the country's culture rather than sip daiquiris by the pool for five days. That said, a large number of tourists who visit the Caribbean choose to make their homes at said resorts.
I've always understood the appeal of both sides of the coin – some people are explorers and others are vacationers (many of us like a bit of both). Some people are comfortable with new horizons and feel enriched by the new experiences, and some only have a week's worth of vacation per year and want to know what they're going to get for their money – they don't want any surprises.
And it's all good – that's why they make chocolate and vanilla, that's why we have options.
Here's one for both explorers and vacationers I discovered in Nassau, a destination frequented by many of the latter: People-to-People.
It's run by the Ministry of Tourism and it's a local version of the worldwide People to People organization that was set up by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956.
Eisenhower believed deeply that "direct interaction between ordinary citizens around the world can promote cultural understanding and world peace," and I tend to agree with him.
A free service to all visitors that come to the island, travelers are given the opportunity to spend an afternoon or evening with a local family. The Tourism Board can set you up with a lunch, dinner, or simply an afternoon walk, but we chose to dive right in and accept their offer to host us for dinner.
I mean, they offered – the program is all volunteer based (which is why it's free to visitors) – and they welcomed us into their home with open arms: A fridge full of beer, red and white wine, pots on the stove, stories to share.
Steve and his wife (Terry) had prepared a delicious meal for us: Grouper, peas and rice, salad, coleslaw, Guava Duff and most notably, Pumpkin Conch Soup and Jonny Cake (standing applause, Terry, this was honestly the best/most authentic dish I ate in Nassau). We sat around and hung out like old friends, encouraged us to help ourselves to whatever we wanted.
Later, I washed dishes with their children and asked them about their lives, and the oldest said she wants to be a lawyer. She said she likes to go to the beach, catch movies with friends.
Her little sister plays the piano, and I annoyed them constantly with questions about where the glasses and dishes went in the cabinets.
Then after dinner, Steve gave me Bahamian dialect advice in between sips of beer. He shared that his brother was making the cowbells for the then upcoming Junkanoo Festival in December. He told me stories of attending the World Cup in different countries (he has been to several of them), and I explained that I've been traveling quite a bit the past few months.
The cab was waiting several minutes for us to depart at the end of the night – a group of us must have stood chatting in the doorway for close to ten minutes. I felt so inspired about what I had experienced, the conversations I had been a part of.
This wasn't a friendly waiter or an obligated staff member – I was talking to a real family who was genuinely interested in connecting with someone from another country. As many questions as I had for them, just as many came my way.
This might be a nice compromise for vacationers and explorers – an opportunity to get out of the resort and receive a genuine local experience without sacrificing a level of comfort. Requesting the tourism board to arrange something for you allows you to explore the day-to-day lives of the locals without worry.
After, you might just be inspired – perhaps the next trip you will attempt to make friends on your own.
For more information, visit the The Islands of the Bahamas website.
Will McGough is a regular contributor and a blogger for GoNOMAD. Read his blog, Wake and Wander.
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Host family in Nassau Bahamas for a People to People meet up. photos by Will McGough
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Are all the players in place?
Watching intently at what is in the world today, one can't help but wonder if "the end of the world is near?" What with the wars, and rumors of wars, earthquakes in diverse places, volcanoes erupting, social upheavals, children turning on their parents, one is apt to lean toward to believing that.
All that is mentioned above are prophecies in the Bible that have been spot on as predicted. Books such as Daniel, Isaiah, revelations, just to name a few, mention exactly what is happening in the world today. For some people these are exciting times, for others, these are scary and unsettling times. Those who are scared can't see the light at the end of the tunnel, as well as God's hand in these troubling times.
For those who are excited know exactly what is happening, and they know how it is going to end. It is with great joy and and expectation they wait.
With everything that is playing out on the world stage today, one could only ask the question: are all the players in place? My own thinking is yes, but not all the circumstances have been resolved yet. There is still more to be done to bring the end into sight, and it still may take more time. But we are certain, those of us who are excited, that soon, very soon, we will see the beginning of the end. It is our job to show those who are confused and scared what is happening.
Russia has taken over Crimea, a part of the Ukraine, and it stands to reason that they will stage an invasion into Syria from there. China will more than likely move some troops to Crimea in support of the Russian initiative. From Syria, the next step is Israel. The Arab states will also start to organize themselves to move against Israel from the south and east. Other nations, possibly Europe, will move from the west. All of this may be happening in our life time. And if not, very soon after.
One mistake that we as believers make, we think we know how, when, and precisely how everything will fall into place. The Bible says that even the elect (believers) will be deceived. It is my guess that we, unless we are watching, will not see the dramatic changes. I believe that it will be very, very subtle; sneaking up on us until it is almost too late. I believe most believers won't be prepared if for some reason they are still here when everything lets loose. But for now, we need to ask ourselves if all the players are in place and are we ready?


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Each Chocobo requires a breeding item as somewhat of a catalyst, and can then be bred with another Chocobo. Initially one will only have regular yellow Chocobos, and to change that the first thing that is required is a Great female Chocobo and a Good male Chocobo. Feed them a Carob Nut, and there will be a potential to obtain a Green Chocobo, which is able to travel across land and beaches like normal Chocobos, and also cross mountains.
Another thing to note is that the Nuts required to breed these Chocobos can only be found in specific places. The Carob Nut can be stolen by enemies outside of the Bone Village, and the Zeio Nut, which comes into play later on in the breeding process, can only be stolen from Goblins located on a small island known as Goblin Island.
After obtaining the Green Chocobo, one should try for a Blue Chocobo, which can cross small rivers but not mountains. In order to do this, a Great male Yellow Chocobo and a Good female Yellow Chocobo must be mated using another Carob Nut, and the potential to obtain a Blue Chocobo will be there.
After obtaining both a Blue and Green Chocobo, one can move on to creating a Black Chocobo. One of the colored Chocobos must be male while the other female. Once the Blue and Green are mated with a Carob Nut, it is possible to get a Black Chocobo, which can travel across land, small rivers, and mountains.
To get the ultimate Gold Chocobo, the Black Chocobo obtained must be mated with a Wonderful Yellow Chocobo of the opposite sex, using a Zeio Nut. There will then be a chance for the offspring to be a Gold Chocobo, which can essentially cross anything, including the ocean.
The point of this entire task is for a massive stock of rewards. With a Gold Chocobo, players are able to go to the waterfall cave without the submarine, and the Ancient Forest without defeating Ultimate Weapon. Not only that, but the player also will have access to four caves scattered across the world that would otherwise be inaccessible, each providing a powerful Materia that can be used to devastate opponents.


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At Lucky's Italian, you'll find the perfect combination of old world Italian charm and generous portions that would make Mama proud!
Eat more and eat well! Straddling the fence between fine dining and casual cuisine, Lucky's Italian in Jackson, GA, owned and operated by Lucky Howell, serves delicious Italian dishes and friendly southern hospitality.
Whether you are looking for a night out with someone special or you just need a quaint night in with some quality food, today is your lucky day! Come relax in person in great surroundings, or pick up your reward for consumption at home.
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In the month of July, 2014, Liberia reported 1,230 Ebola cases to the World Health Organization (WHO). In the same month, 616 deaths due to Ebola were reported. The impoverished West African nation has experienced 72 percent of all its Ebola illnesses in just one month. The outbreak's toll in Liberia, based on a WHO report Sept. 4, is 1,698 suspected, probable and confirmed Ebola illnesses and 871 deaths.
In a press release on Sept. 2, the Liberian Ministry of Health and Social Welfare updated the Ebola data. The nation has experienced 1,847 suspected, probable and confirmed illnesses since March 22. It is now reporting a total of 1,062 Ebola-related fatalities. Health cares workers have paid a price for working with their patients as the country reports that 153 have contracted Ebola and 76 have died. Over 3,100 contacts are being monitored by the public health authorities.
Reuters, in a Sept. 2 piece, noted that nurses at Monrovia's John F. Kennedy Medical Center have gone on strike to obtain unpaid bonuses, and for improved working conditions. A similar one-day strike at a hospital in Sierra Leone occurred on Sept. 1.
On Sept. 2, the BBC reported the escape of an Ebola patient from quarantine and his recapture in a local market. The episode was filmed. The patient was eventually tackled by several health care workers in protective suits and transported back to the hospital.
A third American health care worker has been diagnosed with Ebola in Liberia. Dr. Rick Sacra is an employee of SIM, an international Christian mission organization. He was working in a maternity ward at a hospital and it is current unknown how he was exposed to the viral illness.
Sacra is being moved by a medical transport aircraft to The Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha for treatment. They operate one of four Biocontainment Patient Care Units in the United States. Previously, missionaries Dr. Kent Brantley and Nancy Writebol were treated at a similar facility at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta for Ebola that they contracted in Liberia. They have since recovered and been released.
SIM described his service with their agency since 1995 and detailed his recent work:
SIM sent Rick Sacra into Liberia early in August to provide assistance during the relocation of missionaries who needed a break in the Ebola fight. Alongside our many Liberian colleagues, Dr. Sacra provided continuity to the ministry at ELWA and helped to build SIM's response to the Ebola crisis.
Dr. Sacra worked at ELWA Hospital and was not involved in the care of Ebola patients. The Ebola isolation unit is a separate facility from the hospital. Dr. Sacra has saved the lives of several women and infants in the past three weeks who would have otherwise died from complications of pregnancy and labor.


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WASHINGTON — In a long-awaited surge of hiring, companies added 243,000 jobs in January — across the economy, up and down the pay scale and far more than just about anyone expected. Unemployment fell to 8.3 percent, the lowest in three years.
The job growth was the fastest since last March and April. Before that, the last month with stronger hiring, excluding months skewed by temporary census jobs, was March 2006.
The unemployment rate came down by two notches from December. It has fallen five months in a row, the first time that has happened since 1994, two economic booms and two recessions ago.
"The economy is growing stronger," President Barack Obama said. "The recovery is speeding up."
Indeed, the report Friday from the Labor Department seemed to reinforce that the nation is entering a virtuous cycle, a reinforcing loop in which stronger hiring leads to more consumer spending, which leads to even more hiring and spending.
On Wall Street, where investors had already driven stocks to their best start in 15 years because of optimism about the economy, the jobs report triggered a spasm of buying.
The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 156.82 points, its second-best showing this year, and finished the day at 12,862.23, its highest close since May 2008, four months before the financial crisis struck.
The Nasdaq composite index finished at its highest level since December 2000, during a steep decline after the dot-com stock craze. Money poured out of bonds, which are considered less risky than stocks, and bond yields rose.
"Virtually every economist on the planet had expected a drop in the rate of job gains in January, which makes today's upward surprise even more surprising," Dan Greenhaus, chief global strategist at the brokerage BTIG, said in a note to clients. In December, 203,000 jobs were created.
The impressive jobs report reverberated through the presidential campaign and could improve Obama's re-election prospects. The drop in the unemployment rate put it exactly where it was in February 2009, the month after Obama took office.
In Arlington, Va., the president argued that now was no time to let a 2-percentage-point cut in the Social Security payroll tax expire, as it will if Congress doesn't take action by the end of the month. The tax cut reaches 160 million Americans.
Of the economic recovery, he said: "We've got to do everything in our power to keep it going. We can't go back to the policies that led to the recession, and we can't let Washington stand in the way of the recovery."
His Republican foes used the numbers to argue that the pace of improvement was not good enough.
"We can do better," said former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, the Republican front-runner. "These numbers cannot hide the fact that President Obama's policies have prevented a true economic recovery."
Unemployment was 6.8 percent when Obama was elected, 7.8 percent when he was sworn in and 10 percent, its recent peak, nine months later. No president since World War II has won re-election with unemployment higher than 7.2 percent.
The job gains in January were widespread:
— The professional services category, which includes high-paying jobs like architects, accountants and engineers, added 70,000 jobs, the most in 10 months. The category also includes temporary workers.
— Manufacturing added 50,000 jobs, the most in a year, and the beleaguered construction industry added 21,000, its second straight month of strong gains. Construction added 31,000 jobs in December. Both months were probably helped by the warm winter.
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