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Hunter Slatton was been a regular contributor in the Alabama lineup in 2009-10 and will battled for a spot in the lineup again as a junior ... played in six tournaments during the 2008-09 schedule as a redshirt freshman and has seen the lineup in 10-of-11 tournaments in 2009-10 ... boasts a 74.87 career scoring average over 45 career rounds of golf ... has seven career rounds under par and one in the 60s with a 67 at the 2008 Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate ... hard worker on and off the course that is driven to be the best.
He competed in 10 tournaments for the Crimson Tide as a sophomore and finished with a 75.00 scoring average after 28 rounds of golf in 2009-10 ... posted three top-25 finishes as a sophomore ... shot three rounds under par in 2009-10 ... began the season with a 29th-place showing at the Carpet Capital Collegiate, firing rounds of 72, 72 and 76 for a 4-over-par 220 ... was 68th at the Ping/Golfweek Invitational ... finished in a tie for 20th at the Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate, carding a 1-over-par 71 in the only round of the rain-shortened event ... tied for 25th at the Puerto Rico Classic where he led Alabama with an even-par, 54-hole total of 216 after rounds of 70, 75 and 71 ... finished tied for 76th at the John Hyat Collegiate Invitational ... rebounded with a solid showing at the Schenkel E-Z-Go Invitational where he posted the Tide's second-best score at 2-over-par 218 to tie for 20th ... finished tied for 38th at the Linger Longer Invitational where the Crimson Tide finished second top-ranked Oklahoma State as a team ... tied for 73rd at the Administaff Augusta State Invitational at 8-over-par 224 ... competed in his second SEC Championship where he finished 56th after rounds of 77, 75 and 78 to total a 20-over-par 230 ... shot 5-over-par 215 to finish tied for 41st on the Yale Course at the 2010 NCAA East Regional with rounds of 75, 75 and a closing 71.
Slatton competed in six varsity tournaments for the Crimson Tide during the 2008-09 schedule ... averaged a 74.65 during his 17 rounds to rank fourth on the team ... made his collegiate debut at the Ping/Golfweek Preview, finishing tied for 29th with a 7-over-par 220 with rounds of 71, 72 and 77 ... turned in the top performance of his young career with a tie for 11th place at the Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate that included a career-low 67 in the final round ... made his first start of the spring schedule at the John Hayt Collegiate Invitational and finished tied for 22nd ... in high winds the Tuscaloosa native shot rounds of 72, 75 and 79 to finish at 11-over-par 227 ... paced Alabama during stroke-play qualifying for the Callaway Collegiate Match Play Championships, firing a 5-over 149 (+5) to finish tied for 21st ... went 2-1 in match play action with wins over Charlotte's Stefan Wiedergruen and Duke's Adam Long ... posted a tie for 55th at the United State Collegiate Championship with rounds of 72 (E), 82 (+10) and 76 (+4) ... posted a 58th-place finish at the SEC Championships after rounds of 81-74-79.
He redshirted during his freshman campaign at the Capstone.
Slatton was a 2003 and 2005 Alabama 5A State Individual Champion ... 2003 Alabama Independent Schools Association State Champion ... five-time All-State selection ... Golfweek ranked him No. 32 among the Class of 2007 recruits ... 2005 U.S. Junior Amateur participant ... played at Tuscaloosa Academy in 2003, winning the individual state championship and helping his team win the state's team championship ... transferred to Northridge High in 2004 ... won the state individual title in 2005 and his Northridge team finished runner-up ... one of 12 golfers nationally to be named Hewitt Packard Scholastic Junior All-American in 2006 ... Tuscaloosa News 2005, 2006 and 2007 High School Golf MVP.
He was born in Augusta, Ga., but family now lives in Tuscaloosa ... majoring in pre-business at Alabama ... has a younger brother, Jordan ... parents are Don and Regina Slatton.

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Let $a = \sum_k a_k X^k \in \mathbb C [\![ X ]\!]$ with $a_0 = 1$ and convergence radius $\rho_a > 0$. I want to show that the convergence radius of the inverse $b = \sum_k b_k X^k \in \mathbb C [\![ X ]\!]$ is also greater than 0. How can I do that?
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$a$ defines a holomorphic function $f(z) =\sum a_k z^k $ in a neighbourhood of $0$. If you are interested in $g$ such that $f\circ g = id$ (the inverse of $f$), then you will need to make sure that $\frac{df}{dz}(0)= a_1\neq 0$. In that case, by the inverse function theorem it has, locally, a holomorphic inverse. Holomorphic implies positive radius of convergence.
A similar reasoning applies if you are interested in $g$ such that $f\cdot g=1$, the reciprocal. This is well defined near the origin if $a_0\neq 0$, so I guess you are aiming at this. As in the case of the inverse, the reciprocal is complex differentiable near the origin, hence holomorphic, hence admits a power series expansion with positve radius of convergence.
I do assume, however, that you are looking for a more basic reasoning not involving knowledge about holomorphic functions. It is possible (this was shown to me 30 years ago in my first lecture on analysis ;-) to recursively find expressions for the power series coefficients of $1/f= g$ by analyzing the equation $f\cdot g= 1$ and using uniqueness results about the coefficients of power series (the rhs being a trivial power series), which allow calculating the radius of convergence using the usual formula for it involving $|c_k|^{1/k}$. For now, I consider it a too tedious task to work out the details of this, my apologies.


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An alarming but virtually unnoticed provision of the Obama Affordable Healthcare Act has surfaced this week is starting to get press and public notice.
How serious is this, you ask? The example the mainstream media has used is that a male smoke age 60 would pay a $5,100 penalty! Please stop and consider the percentage of Americans who use tobacco and then the high number of us who are overweight.
How did we allow ourselves to get into this mess? Simply stated, by becoming complacent, by not demanding responsibly and accountability from our national leadership. As you ponder our predicament, please remember that the Affordable Healthcare Act was rammed through Congress with virtually every member admitting that they never read the Act and did not know what it contained!
Even with laws duly passed and approved by the Supreme Court, there comes point in which reasonableness and common sense must prevail. "Affordable" must be the oxymoron statement of the year.
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When saved, a sticky note can no longer be edited. I would be really nice to have that option.
I'm using sticky notes and comments to annotate text while I read it. Sometimes I want to change or add things to existing notes but there is way to do that. An Edit feature would make this a brilliant tool, especially for digesting large and complicated texts.
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The problem is that Sticky Notes are not editable.
In order to update/correct a Sticky Note, you should copy its content, remove original Sticky Note, add new one, paste the saved content. This is small thing with a workaround, but it is still an unexpected user interface deficiency.
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This would be an awsome feature. The inability to edit any annotation is limiting.


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In the wake of last Friday's tragedy, I have seen the best and worst of people, as is usually the case in the wake of these seemingly endless national crises. My heart goes out to the parents and families who lost loved ones on that day. There is nothing in this world that can compare to the loss of a child, and I am grateful for the fact that I am not fully capable of understanding that pain. Our lives are indeed rare and precious gifts that should not be taken lightly, nor ever treated cheaply.
Each time we have one of these horrific events unfold, (and believe me, noticing that there is such a thing as a context here which includes the phrase, "each time," is in itself something terrible,) we have a group of people who lead an evil charge which in itself is almost as insidious as the crime itself. The leaders of this movement feign sorrow and grief as a pretext for their own political gain. I do not know what the political leanings of the victims of this tragedy are, nor do I care. That is not what's important here. What is important is that immediately after the events of Friday unfolded and while those family members were still numb with grief, the anti Second Amendment crowd went into overdrive. Members of the media sent twitter messages to surviving family members trying to solicit anti gun segments for their various talking head television shows. President Obama went to Connecticut on Sunday for a photo op with the grieving families and to deliver his speech supporting an initiative to legislate away our right to bear arms. Senator Feinstein this morning thought that now, the time was finally right to introduce legislation again, that would seek to end gun ownership in America. Any opposition to the mob mentality now capitalizing on the raw emotions of a nation in mourning is of course going to be painted as cruel, callous, and part of a mentally unstable fringe, (while we all no exactly how well reasoned mobs tend to be.)
Just a couple of thoughts however for my esteemed friends of the political left, who lie awake at night hoping for the next American Crisis to unfold, so that they might be able to convince a newly frightened mob to trade away their Constitutional Rights for the illusion of that warm and fuzzy feeling of security. These thoughts are also aimed at my friends in that mob, those who are sincere in their grief, and are prone to being swept away with the knee jerk reactions so unfortunately prevalent in the national reactions to these types of tragedies. One, unspeakable crimes of violence committed by one citizen of the world against another are as old as man kind itself. All previous attempts to simply legislate this behavior away have met with the same success as banning guns would. That is to say, no success what so ever. For those of you who are Christians or Jews, when Cain killed Abel, back during a time that predated hand guns, he managed to make 25% of the world's population a victim of violent crime, and he did so in one of those vaunted, "gun free zones." For those of you who are not Christians or Jews, 5000 years ago, in a book written by man which attempted to give an ethical guidance through allegory to their fellow man, some wise leaders realized that humans taking other humans' lives in a violent manner was a problem and used one such story as an attempt to show that people should refrain from such behavior, even though 5000 years ago, the entire planet was a, "gun free zone." What the author of the Bible happened to be, be it God or Man, was insightful. The Bible realized that people will be committing these senseless acts of aggression against each other, and further realized that it is not society as a whole who bears responsibility for their heinous acts, but the individuals who commit these unspeakable acts of evil themselves. It was Cain who killed Abel, and not all of society.
In that same book, written thousands of years ago, were some important pieces of legislation. Those of you who are Christians or Jews believe that the Ten Commandments come from God. One of those Commandments is the prohibition of taking the life of another. those of you who are not Christians or Jews, you can at least recognize that this book which attempted to lend ethical behavior to its readers through faith, also included a law prohibiting this exact type of violence. Murderous rampages were every bit the problem before guns were invented as they are today. The major difference of course is who we blame. In ancient times, we had the wisdom to blame the perpetrators of those crimes, rather than the abstract of society as a whole. If the blame lay strictly with the perpetrator, then it would not be possible to inflict a mob with a sufficient amount of fear in order to have them vote away their own freedom. That's the reason behind the impassioned pleas to finally do something designed to prevent these heinous crimes from being committed.
The problem of course is that we will never be able to magically legislate Utopia. this is the flaw of the political left, and with the frightened mobs who follow their lead. There will never be that perfect society. No matter what the form of governance, economics, or how our societies are put together, there will be some contradictions. Not everyone will be happy all of the time. Our society of limited government, self determination, and freedom is no exception to this universal truth. Comparing what we have to Utopia, while not comparing it to the alternatives being offered up however is a huge mistake on our part, should we fall for this. I have seen the argument proffered recently that the Second Amendment is somehow an infringement to the ideals set forth in the Declaration of Independence. Putting aside for the moment the fact that this entire line of thinking is silly at best, let's take a moment to analyze it. First, the Constitution is the law of the land, while the Declaration if Independence is not. Secondly, The Fourth Amendment recognizes our right to be secure in our homes and persons, and to defend ourselves against those who would seek to take our homes, possessions, or very lives from us. The founders of our nation knew that Utopia was not possible, and that evil does in fact exist in this world. British soldiers traipsing about the countryside and disarming the colonists was after all one of the primary reasons that the colonists decided upon revolution. It just so happens that the founding fathers recognized that it is the Second Amendment that allows the remainder of the Bill of Rights to continue to be in existence. There is a reason why the political left wants to rid us all of our ability to defend ourselves, and that reason is it limits their ability to rid us of our free speech, right to be secure in our persons, houses, papers, and effects, our right to be protected against unreasonable searches,seizures, or confinements.
Rate's of violent crimes have neither increased nor decreased at all in those societies that have formerly allowed private gun ownership and then banned guns. There are plenty of examples of this having taken place in our world recently. England, Canada, Australia, and Japan have all rescinded their citizens' right to bear arms. Much like the Biblical example given above, it has done nothing to mitigate the true cause of senseless violence. Crime rates have stayed the exact same. The reason is simple, it is people who commit these unspeakable acts, and it is people alone who bear this responsibility. People, with our ability to rationalize, show great acts of compassion simultaneously with great acts of evil, are the one constant in each of these situations. We can not simply be legislated into being nice all of the time. Gun legislation will not be able to do anything with that fact. All that will happen is that we will limit our ability to defend ourselves when the inevitable does happen, that people will continue being people, no matter what rules we pass in order to alter that fact.
Schools are a, "gun free zone," which simply means that whenever one of these sick evil individuals decides to demonstrate to the rest of us exactly how cheaply they view human life to be, they will choose that exact location for the tutorial, for that exact reason. Lanza doubtless knew that his mom's elementary school was the one location where he could shoot up the place unfettered by people shooting back at him.
Life was considered cheap by Adam Lanza, and his ability to procure weaponry was nothing more than an obstacle to be overcome for him. If it had been impossible for Lanza to find a gun, life still would have been considered cheap to him. Cain would still have killed Abel, irrespective of what he had at his disposal.


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Last week, online real estate specialist Zillow (NASDAQ:ZG) announced its eighth acquisition to date: A one-year-old Vancouver, B.C.-based software company called Retsly. For its part, Retsly focuses on normalizing real estate data from multiple listing services, which in turn helps developers more effectively build data-driven products for the industry.
Financial terms for the deal weren't disclosed, but investors let out a collective "meh" at the time, driving shares of Zillow down more than 4% as the broader market pulled back.
Retsly has admirable goals ...
And at first glance, it's admittedly hard to get excited from an investor's perspective; Zillow's press release seemed delightfully selfless, touting Retsly's platform as an extension of its efforts to "provide innovative productivity tools to help brokers, agents, franchisors, and MLSes be more productive and successful." Retsly also provides MLSes with tools to manage software applications in their own markets and ensure that their content is being used appropriately.
So what does that mean? In short, Retsly has built a widely praised, eloquent solution to take disparate data from the roughly 1,000 different MLSes around the country, and then put it in terms both developers and MLSes can easily understand and use. In the end -- and to borrow Retsly's words -- this should help create "a safe and transparent real estate data platform faster than we ever imagined."
Said Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff, "Retsly's platform will spur tremendous innovation in the real estate space, enabling developers to build software that works across MLS boundaries and without the overhead of dealing with local data formats." Meanwhile, Retsly gets to continue operating with its current team in Vancouver.
... but don't forget Zillow's end-game
That's all well and good for MLSes, developers, and Retsly itself. But why should Zillow investors be happy?
In short, by gobbling up the leading platform in MLS data normalization, Zillow gets to further bolster its position at the center of arguably the industry's most important technological revolution. As developers, MLSes, brokerages, and agents alike increasingly embrace Retsly's technology, they'll also be embracing Zillow as a crucial piece of their chosen solutions. And this is, after all, a logical extension of Zillow's recently launched Zillow Tech Connect program, which is already used by 25 separate technology companies that represent tens of thousands of brokerages, and that have directly integrated their existing proprietary real estate productivity and CRM systems with Zillow's supplementary technology.
As Zillow makes itself all that much more indispensable to the real estate industry, it will only extend its lead in online real estate in the face of furious competition from the likes of Move (NASDAQ:MOVE) and Trulia (NYSE:TRLA) -- a step that should prove increasingly crucial, given recent reports that Trulia might be in talks to acquire Move as all three companies shuffle for market share in the burgeoning space.
To be sure, Zillow's monthly unique users rose 51% in Q1 to nearly 70.7 million. By comparison, Trulia -- which incidentally employs its own Trulia Data Connect program -- enjoyed 42% year-over-year growth in Q1 to 44.6 million, while Move's network grew just 10% to 30.8 million over the same period.
In the end, the positive effects of Zillow's acquisition of Retsly may be harder to quantify. But rest assured: As technological innovation in its chosen market continues to accelerate, Zillow should now be much better positioned to benefit than its rivals.
Warren Buffett: This new technology is a "real threat"
But Retsly isn't the only one making disruptive tech. In fact, Warren Buffett recently admitted that this emerging technology is threatening his biggest cash cow. While Buffett shakes in his billionaire boots, only a few investors are embracing this new market, which experts say will be worth over $2 trillion. Find out how you can cash in on this technology before the crowd catches on, by jumping on to one company that could get you the biggest piece of the action. Click here to access a free investor alert on the company we're calling the brains behind the technology.
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He started his Major League Baseball career in grand style, smashing a tape-measure home run that went over 440 feet in Toronto, his batting average well over .300. But now that his bat has failed him somewhat the past several weeks, former Utah Utes and current Los Angeles Angels player CJ Cron is at a crossroads.
For him, the news that perennial All-Star Josh Hamilton has recovered from an injury and rehabbed successfully with the Salt Lake Bees--the Angels AAA minor league affiliate--is not necessarily good news. In fact, it's not good news at all because the person being sent back down to Salt Lake could be either pitcher Grant Green--or Cron.
In 25 games with the Angels, Cron has batted .295 with three home runs and 11 RBI in 78 at-bats. In his first week in the big leagues, Cron hit two of those home runs--including an upper deck blast in Toronto that went viral--and had seven RBI. After that, however, Cron has cooled down considerably, putting just one homer over the fence and hitting just four RBI.
His last good game came one week ago when he went 2-for-4 with a home run at Seattle. Prior to those at-bats, Cron hadn't hit a homer since the 12th of May. If you were to take his stats on a 162-game, full season average, he would hit .295 with 19 home runs and 71 RBI. Nice numbers indeed, but certainly not All-Star caliber--which Hamilton undoubtedly is when healthy.
So for Cron, his first trip to the majors may end earlier than he anticipated. But, you cannot argue that his first trip to the big time wasn't one that didn't have excitement. And if he does end up staying put in Los Angeles, you hope he gets his bat going so that he can enjoy this chance of a lifetime in La La Land.
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Cruise Critic staffers set sail every week, traveling the globe to bring you the latest cruise ship trends, port sneak peeks and onboard observations. Here's where we are this week.
(Got questions about any of the ships we're boarding or ports we are visiting? Ask us in the comments!)
Ship: AmaWaterways' AmaVida
Where: The Douro River in Portugal and Spain
Who: Carolyn Spencer Brown, Editor in Chief
Why There? One of Europe's relatively off-the-track rivers, the Douro is increasingly popular for cruise lines such as Viking River, Uniworld, CroisiEurope, Vantage, and of course AmaWaterways, among others. In our Why Go There: 8 Reasons To Cruise Along the Douro River, we cite highlights such as exploring Porto's port houses, visits to pilgrimage sites, a foray to Spain's UNESCO World Heritage city of Salamanca, and fortified, medieval villages.
We Can't Wait: If all the above isn't enough of a lure, we'll add this: The scenery along the river is said to rival if not exceed the Danube and others for sheer beauty. This particular sailing is one of AmaWaterways' celebrated wine cruises; the special guest will be Christopher Silva, who's president and CEO of Sonoma County's St. Francis Winery and Vineyards. We anticipate tasting California cabs and zinfandels, along with learning much about Portugal's famed port.
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The menu is filled with Gabardine's reinterpretation of your favourite comfort foods--mac and cheese, cheeseburgers, and chicken pot pie. We opt for the Shrimp Po'Boy ($16) and the vegetarian Eggplant Parmesan ($16) sandwiches as our fine grub and for our libations, we order the Hibiscus Royale ($12).
The Hibiscus Royale was a honey-infused hibiscus flower that never stopped swaying in the bubbly it was topped with. It was evocative of sea wind swaying in the ocean current--a poetic description that matches the drink itself--just one sip melts all your stress away.
|Left to right: Shrimp Po'Boy ($16), Eggplant Parmesan ($16), Hibiscus Royale ($12)
The Shrimp Po'Boy featured fried shrimp garnished with butter lettuce, tomato relish, and aioli, and yes, it's as good as it sounds. Literally overflowing with shrimp, it was one of the most filling sandwiches we've ever had. The Eggplant Parmesan, though vegetarian, was comparable to eating the sloppiest of joes. Surprisingly, this sandwich was also completely loaded and a mission to finish. Both sandwiches were served with a side of fries that made us want to keep eating forever but we were so stuffed, we physically could not take another bite. We took them to go and then shed a tear when we were forced to dispose of them before a concert.
And you can't talk about The Gabardine without mentioning the service as well--their staff are super friendly and make sure you're taken care of the second you walk through their door, something that's appreciated considering their fast-paced location.
The perfect getaway, The Gabardine is where you escape the the stuffiness of the Financial District and stuff your stomach instead. Its laid-back atmosphere and ample servings make for a enjoyable dining experience, no matter the occasion.


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Kid U Preschool – Fifth Grade
- Preschool for 2-year olds (must be 2 by September 1)
- Preschool for 3-year olds (must be 3 by September 1) **
- Pre-Kindergarten for 4-year olds (must be 4 by September 1)**
- Kindergarten (must be 5 September 1st)*
- First Grade (must have completed a Kindergarten program)
**Children 3 and up must be completely toilet trained
Childcare Philosophy
As an important ministry of the Monument Baptist Congregation, Kid U will help fulfill each of the congregation's five functions: education, worship, evangelism, fellowship, and service.
Education occurs daily in all subjects to prepare children to serve God and people throughout their lives. The Holy Spirit through God's Word nurtures children's faith in Christ.
Children will be encouraged to grow in their prayer lives, learning to pray privately and corporately whenever needs or opportunities arise.
Children of un-churched families hear the good news of Jesus' love and share it with their families and friends.
Each person's uniqueness is recognized, and individuals are helped to achieve their full potential. Teachers and students work together to maintain a classroom atmosphere of love and joy.
Children are led to help others, not only in the school, but also in the community and the world. Teachers encourage Christ-like compassion and love for all people.
Curriculum Highlights
Subjects to be taught at Kid U are as follows:
- Bible Story & Memorization
- Sign Language
- Science/Health
- Art
- Spanish
- Manners/Personal Care
- Physical Movement
- Cooking
- Writing/Penmanship
- Story Time
- Arithmetic
- Numbers
- Social Studies
- Music
- Reading Readiness
- Sensory Play
We use the ABEKA curriculum. Through this faith-based curriculum and extra-curricular learning, your child will benefit to the fullest capacity of academic, social and emotional, physical and Christian growth.
Special Features
- Christian Environment and Education
- Committed Teachers
- Limited Class Size
- Individualized Instruction
- Family Atmosphere
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Parents may obtain an enrollment packet and information at Monument Baptist Church during the regular business hours or print them online. Please contact the Monument Baptist Church office, April Tolley or Tammy Massey, Kid University Directors with any questions or concerns you might have.
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Numerous Articles on Various Matters of Intellectual Property Law
Robert Downey Jr. v. Shashank Argawal, FA1409001581490 (Nat. Arb. Forum Nov. 10, 2014)
Screen Actors Guild-American Federation Of Television And Radio Artists and Screen Actors Guild, Inc. and American Federation Of Television And Radio Artists v. Secured Financial Group / Steve Snyder, FA1204001439293 (Nat. Arb. Forum May 17, 2012)
Idris Elba and Myone Media Inc. v. Direct Privacy ID 6D6CC, FA1108001402898 (Nat. Arb. Forum Sep. 15, 2011)
WIDEawake-Deathrow Entertainment LLC v. LogoMaster.com, FA1104001382039 (Nat. Arb. Forum May 17, 2011)
Eva Longoria v. Momentum Technology Corporation c/o Paul Barbell, FA1103001380027 (Nat. Arb. Forum May 3, 2011)
Anthony Hopkins and The Trustees of The Samson Holding Trust, dated December 12, 2005 v. Private Whois Service c/o anthonyhopkins.com, FA1007001337181 (Nat. Arb. Forum Aug. 26, 2010)
Janet Jackson v Twisted Elegance Interactive, FA0909001286306 (Nat. Arb. Forum 2009)
George Hamilton v. BWI Domain Manager c/o Domain Manager, FA0904001259771 (Nat. Arb. Forum 2009)
Christine Ellen Hynde a/k/a Chrissie Hynde v. LOVEARTH.net, FA0809001223929 (Nat. Arb. Forum 2008)
Patrick Dempsey and TDS 66 Productions, Inc. v. Jennifer Frisby, FA0808001218786 (Nat. Arb. Forum 2008)
SeeMore Putter Company v. shoebotech c/o You Kwon Kim, FA0804001180718 (Nat. Arb. Forum 2008)
Jason Bateman v. Yin Sung, FA0711001114949 (Nat. Arb. Forum 2008)
Richard Starkey v. Mr. Bradley, FA0612000874575 (Nat. Arb. Forum 2007)
Amanda De Wolf (formerly Moon) and the Estate of Keith Moon v. Dennis Schimka, FA0608000780199 (Nat. Arb. Forum 2006)
Mrs. Fred Astaire v. Pingtjin Thum, FA0601000637404 (Nat. Arb. Forum 2006)
Dame Elizabeth Taylor, The Elizabeth Taylor Cosmetics Company & Interplanet Productions Limited v. K Myers, FA0508000547795 (Nat. Arb. Forum 2005)
Stevland Morris a/k/a Stevie Wonder v. Unofficial Fan Club c/o Web Master, FA0504000453986 (Nat. Arb. Forum 2005)
June Bug Enterprises, Inc. v. Mercedita Kyamko, 73 U.S.P.Q.2d 1310 (NAF 2004)
Sebastian International, Inc. v. Longs Drug Stores Crop., 34 U.S.P.Q. 2d 1720 (9th Cir. 1995)
Cheatham v. Paisano Publications, Inc., 891 F. Supp. 381 (W.D. KY 1995)
Sebastian International, Inc. v. Longs Drug Stores Crop., 30 U.S.P.Q.2d 1785 (C.D. Cal 1994)
Leegin Creative Leather Products, Inc. v. M.M. Rogers and Company, 33 U.S.P.Q.2d 1158 (C.D. Cal 1994)
Printer's Services Co. v. Bondurant, 20 U.S.P.Q.2d 1626 (C.D. Cal 1994)
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. v. SciMed Life Systems, Inc., 988 F.2d 1157 (Fed. Cir. 1993)
Randomex, Inc. v. Scopus Corp., 849 F.2d 585 (Fed. Cir. 1988)
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Harry Styles Escapes An EGGING In Glasgow
Hazza was on his way to visit a friend at the University halls in Glasgow when a bunch of students heard about his impending visit.
A certain student planned to attack our Harry, but give his plan away on Twitter. Read the following to get the lowdown on the whole story.
Tom Marsh, a student said:
"Harry Styles is apparently visiting a mate at our halls, we're going to try and egg him the massive queer"
To which a friend of his replied:
"no way, seriously? Get a hit on the f**ker's nose from me,"
Tom replied:
"Yeah, some girl he went to school with is 2 blocks up from us. Full police escort and everything, bumder."
After hearing about their plans, Twitter account Directioner Updates tweeted back at the lads:
"Y'all need to stop hating on him, cause he got far more in life than you did,"
And then the nasty pasty Tom Marsh retweeted a post, saying:
"apparently Harry jumped out of the kitchen window to escape being egged as there are people outside the block trying to see him."
More of you then jumped on the hate bandwagon, levelling the following tweets towards Tom and his cronies:
This guy @tommarsh10 was involved with the egging stunt trying to egg Harry. Yea so mature of you….. Get a life sometime
@tommarsh10 jealously won't get you far in life. Grow up. #pathetic
@tommarsh10 @joshrooney his toilet paper probably costs more than ur house do urself a favour and excuse urself
@joshrooney @tommarsh10 you're lucky Police were there, because not only would have you been charged, but Directioners would go vile on you.
Oh how we love the Directioner family!
But can you imagine if Harry actaully got an egging for real?
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August 21, 2009 | Pei Koay
Incrementally, the cost of real whole-genome sequencing is coming down. Recently, the New York Times reported that Stanford engineer Stephen Quake had fully sequenced his genome for about $50,000-not exactly peanuts and so still unaffordable for most of us. He adds his genome to the other seven individual human genomes fully sequenced to date, but his has the honor of being the cheapest. While we may not be getting our promised individualized genome chips from our doctor's office yet, it should still be on our radar. Twenty years ago (even ten years ago) we might have said that the idea of widespread genome profiling was geneticists' fantasy but (perhaps) not today.
Many problems still persist, including costs as well as more technical (scientific- and research-oriented) concerns. Common disorders are proving themselves to be more resistant to science's dominant quest to order, control, and manipulate them (more than anticipated) through genomes. And if one follows the legal, ethical, and social news stories, individuals, groups, and populations are proving themselves just as difficult, it seems.
Still, the unrelenting desire from many in science (especially genetics and bioinformatics), industry (especially biotech, biopharma, and the information sciences), and the political realm (including the incumbent president) to pursue personalized genomic medicine (PGM) is yielding massive infrastructure building to make PGM so-from research funding and agenda setting, to education (especially for physicians), to language and policy making—to advantage the public and especially the private sectors. PGM is less fantastic these days, but it's not fair to say that it's really here yet.
Unfortunately, given the vast amounts of public monies and efforts that have gone into and continue to go into clearing the path for PGM, there has been little real public engagement about its implications. This lack of communication can prove more problematic than many of its evangelists would like us to believe.
One concern is that the lines between what constitute research problems and what constitute social problems are rapidly blurred. A case in point is the National Human Genome Research Institute's decision to continue to limit data sharing. This policy began when researchers from Arizona's Translational Genome Research Institute found a way to identify individuals from pools of 1000+ DNA donors.
Experts are beginning to conclude that full anonymity may not be possible, yet large-scale human-population biobanks are a necessary component—if not the backbone—of PGM as currently imagined. For individuals and populations, especially those with limited resources, who must deal with payers, and for minority populations this is not a trifling concern. It shouldn't be a surprise that many in these groups of the general public are skeptical and reluctant to participate in population biobanking, especially when outreach to publics can often seem to be a strategy used more to convince and sell than to engage.
Public engagement means more than selling and scientific factoids and priming the public for PGM uptake. It means dialogue-real conversation-not only on the possible benefits PGM may have for health care but also on the real challenges and messy problems it may (have) engender(ed) as the boundaries between laboratory and lived social world, private and public, individual and group become increasingly blurred.
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Study Suggests Increased Yogurt Consumption Affects Brain Function
Probiotic consumption and braininess are connected.
If you weren't yet convinced 2013 is the year of the microbiome, here's a summary of a UCLA-based study that suggests the abundance of probiotic content in yogurt may lead to an increase in "emotion-, cognition- and sensory-related" areas of the brain. The underlying suggestion is that the neurons in one's brain and those found within one's enteric nervous system — where a veritable cosmos of bacteria frolic and sing work songs all day long like microbial Smurfs — may be closer chums than thought previously, and that a better understanding of things like guts and acidophilus may eventually give researchers some insight on how to reverse the devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease, for example. [Food Industry News]


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Medal, Commemorative, Apollo 12
This Apollo 12 commemorative medal was designed by the Italian sculptor, Constantino Affer. Affer's choices to depict the Apollo 12 mission in high relief with a prominent artist's signature signal this piece's place as a piece of medallic art, an art form that came into its own with the Apollo program.
Apollo 12 was launched on November 14, 1969, and returned to Earth eight days later. It was the sixth human spaceflight and the second lunar landing in the Apollo program. Charles Conrad, Jr., Richard Gordon, Jr., and Alan Bean were the astronauts.
Coin and medal collector Thomas Becker gave this medal to the National Collection in 1972.
Gift of Thomas Becker
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Designer
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- Type
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- Bronze with silver coating
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To an Athlete Dying Young
The time you won your town the race
We chaired you through the market-place;
Man and boy stood cheering by, . . .
The time you won your town the race
We chaired you through the market-place;
Man and boy stood cheering by, . . .
Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness,
Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun;
ConspiringConspiring Working together; literally, to conspire is "to breathe together" (OED) with him how to load and bless . . .
to crave what the light does crave
to shelter, to flee
to gain desire of every splayed leaf . . .
The world is full of mostly invisible things,
And there is no way but putting the mind's eye,
Or its nose, in a book, to find them out, . . .
The pure products of America
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mountain folk from Kentucky . . .
Gay Fashion thou Goddess so pleasing,
However imperious thy sway;
Like a mistress capricious and teasing, . . .
Helen, thy beauty is to me
Like those Nicéan barks of yore,
That gently, o'er a perfumed sea, . . .
Most truly honoured, and as truly dear,
If worth in me or ought I do appear,
Who can of right better demand the same . . .
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Infinity Marketing, a full-service advertising agency that specializes in media planning and buying, creative and production services, and interactive solutions, has been named sixth overall fastest-growing large company in South Carolina, according to the Roaring Twenties list published by SC Biz media.
Infinity Marketing joined 13 other Upstate companies among the statewide Roaring Twenties winners, presented by sponsors Dixon Hughes Goodman, Wells Fargo and the Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, PA law firm.
Twenty large and 20 small companies from across the state were recognized on Oct. 25th at Embassy Suites Columbia. Attending the ceremony were numerous business and public sector officials. All companies honored are headquartered in South Carolina. A formula that awarded points based on both dollar and percentage increases in revenue from 2010 – 2011 was used to level the playing field between companies within the two categories. Company size was determined by gross revenue of $10 million or less for small companies, and more than $10 million for large companies.
"We are very grateful for this recognition as it speaks to all the hard work our team has put into making Infinity a national player in the world of media planning and buying," said Tony Williams, President and CEO of Infinity. As we enter our twentieth year in operation, we look forward to providing more opportunities here in Greenville with our continued growth."
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The Soundtrack of Summer tour featuring Styx, Foreigner and special guest, former Eagles guitarist/songwriter, Don Felder kicked off on Wednesday, May 14 with a sold-out show in Wichita, KS at the Intrust Bank Arena The three-month U.S. trek is slated to stop in Cincinnati at the Horseshoe Casino on Thursday, June 5. Felder will open the show at 7 p.m.
With more than 250 million albums sold worldwide, the rock and roll legends continue to resonate with fans all over the world. For the latest news, information, or to purchase a ticket for the show, visit www.SoundtrackofSummer.com and www.Ticketmaster.com.
In addition to the live music featured on the concert tour, the bands have released several new album projects. In conjunction with the 2014 summer tour, Foreigner and Styx have released a project of the same title, "The Soundtrack of Summer," which was made available exclusively at Walmart, beginning on May 6. The project features 16 classics from both bands, including Foreigner hits such as, "Cold As Ice," "Juke Box Hero" and "I Want To Know What Love Is. Several of the Styx favorites include "The Grand Illusion," "Blue Collar Man" and "Renegade." The CD also features a new collaborative rendition of "Hotel California." from Felder, Styx and Foreigner.
Felder also recently re-released his critically acclaimed solo album, "Road To Forever: Extended Edition" in March, which includes four additional songs: "Can't Stop Now," "Southern Bound," "She Runs Free" and "Sensuality."
The cost of a general admission ticket is $65.73 per ticket. This is an outdoor event. All shows are rain or shine. Many of the shows on the tour route are expected to sell out. (#thesoundtrackofsummer)


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Nestled in the lobby, Portico serves eclectic, globally-inspired cuisine. Executive Chef Brian Lee puts a contemporary twist on favourite dishes, relying on fresh seasonal ingredients sourced from farms and artisanal producers locally and worldwide.
Featuring a fresh menu of eclectic, globally inspired cuisine, the new Le Méridien Atlanta Perimeter Hotel restaurant, Portico, is the home for international palates seeking the very best from all over. Executive Chef, Brian Lee, introduces a contemporary twist on worldwide favorites, like his Lemongrass infused Lobster Bisque, an Asian influenced variation on the classic method or his Steamed Mussels, a traditional European dish with Middle Eastern and Spanish accents. In Chef Lee's extensive work across Asia and at some of the most luxurious hotels across the United States, most recently, the famed St. Regis San Francisco, he has fine-tuned and tailored his style, perfecting the fundamentals but also teetering on the edges of the unimaginable under the tutelage of world renowned Maitres Cuisiniers de France. He has mastered the art of reinventing traditional dishes by reinvigorating them with European and Asian flavors, encouraging the global concept of the Portico restaurant.
Relying on the freshest seasonal ingredients, Portico's kitchen is committed to utilizing the highest quality products sourced from farms and artisanal producers both locally and abroad. Complementing the creative nature of the modern cuisine, Portico features an exceptional layout, a work of art in itself, to attract the curious. Nestled parallel to the main hotel Hub, the chic, unique design of Portico is highlighted by extensive glass windows welcoming natural light and a substantial terrace ideal for private gatherings and special events.


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Coaches and brothers Ron, left, and Bob Stoops look on during the Camp of Champions event at Cardinal Mooney High School on Monday. Bob Stoops is the head coach at Oklahoma, and Ron Stoops is newly-named defensive backs coach at Youngstown State.
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Kids Mermaid Costumes Help you
Make a Splash at Halloween!
Kids love to dress up no matter what the occasion – not just kids actually – but Halloween is an extra special dress-up time so why not choose the favorite mystical character of generations and get one of the kids mermaid costumes this year?
One of the Sweetest Kids Mermaid Costumes!
This lovely mermaid costume will fill her with delight and her friends will be left in no doubt at all that she's a mermaid (some costumes are a bit hard to tell just what they're supposed to be aren't they?)
The dress is in soft marine shades of aqua (so appropriate) pale purple and pink and has a lurex and sequin tail which will shimmer as it catches the light just like real fish scales.
The soft purple bodice has an attached bra top with pink sequins, long sleeves and sequined trim over the shoulders. A soft aqua peplum marks the waistline – where she changes from human to fish.
The Lil' Mermaid Toddler/Child Costume comes in sizes: Toddler (3T-4T), X-Small (4-6), Small (6-8), Medium (8-10) and comes with the headband.
The seaweed boa isn't included but is available to purchase separately.
Always one of the Favorite kids mermaid costumes – Ariel The Littlest Mermaid
And this little mermaid will be ready to head out and have some "on land" adventures!
Little girls love to dress up as their favorite storybook characters and Ariel has been a popular choice for many many little girls over the years – she covers two favorite themes – a mermaid and a Disney princess both at the same time.
Included in this beautiful Storybook Ariel Prestige Child Costume is a deep aqua mermaid style dress with sparkly lurex bodice with contrasting front inset, braid trim, silver shell style bra top and character cameo.
The tail section of the skirt is layered and features glittery storybook character prints.
A pretty little headband completes this officially licensed © Disney costume.
This is one of the prettiest kids mermaid costumes and is available in Toddler and Child Sizes: Toddler (3T-4T), Small (4-6X), Medium (7-8).
She will glow in this sweet little mermaid outfit which is brand new for 2010.
The iridescent pink top is ruched and frilled over the shoulders and at the waist to form a peplum.
The skirt is deep aqua with sequins to give that fishy shimmer and the tail has a floating trim in iridescent pink and shades of green.
This mermaid dress comes in Child Sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium and Large.
Just add some pearl like jewelry if you wish to get the same look as the model and she will enjoy being a mystical mythical mermaid in the most dazzling of the kids mermaid costumes.
Be One of the Prettiest Sea Creatures.
This lovely mermaid costume will make her believe she really does have the magic powers of a mermaid.
She will shimmer and sparkle in this deep aqua costume which once again leaves no-one in any doubt that they're in the presence of one of those elusive mystical maidens of the deep – a mermaid!
The shiny tail features pictures of seahorses frolicking amidst the coral flowers in an underwater garden.
The bodice features a sequined starfish, more flowers and pearl-like sequin trim on trailing mesh.
Long sheer floaty sleeves complete the look.
This mermaid comes in a range of Child sizes from Toddler (2-4), Small (4-6), through to Medium (8-10).
The white slippers are not included but ballet style shoes are available to purchase separately and a shell mermaid wand would be a nice addition.
She will be the sensation of the sea when she swims up to the Halloween party in this loveliest of kids mermaid costumes.
Ariel Ballerina Toddler Costume
This little mermaid is enjoying the best of both worlds in her ballerina mermaid costume.
Being short this costume might be a little bit easier for a really little girl to cope with whilst still satisfying her wish to be her favorite storybook princess character.
Included in this lovely mermaid outfit is the purple and blue dress with its multi layered shimmery sheer skirt with scalloped hem detail.
The bodice has a shell like bra top with an attached character cameo, sheer gathered and layered cap sleeves and a sheer neckiline.
This is an officially licensed © Disney costume and is available in Toddler and Child Sizes: Toddler (2T), Toddler (3T-4T), Small (4-6X).
Get her some matching shoes and an Ariel wand and let her work her magic in this more unusual, but just as lovely, of the kids mermaid costumes.
Are you fascinated by mermaids? I have always been unsure as to whether there really just might be some of these magical sea creatures living out there amongst the undersea beautiful coral gardens.
Perhaps that's why I find the original artwork depicting mermaids so mesmerizing – it can convince me that there really is such a mystical being as a mermaid.
If you're planning a party and your little girl wants a mermaid theme there are some great mermaid party ideas online that you'll find helpful and ideas for a mermaid cake as well.
Other kids costumes are great too but don't forget, if you're going to have an underwater theme the best way to start is with the kids mermaid costumes!


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Tom Smart, Deseret News
WEST JORDAN — On a recent December day, in a modest West Jordan chapel, the members of the Summit Adventure Church exchange hugs, sing songs of praise and bow their heads to pray. At a pulpit made of pine, the assistant pastor rises to offer a simple reminder. His topic isn't the grace of Jesus, or sin and redemption, although in a way, it is about all those things. Instead, on this cold gray morning, he speaks of a growing plague spreading across the United States: human trafficking.
The congregation is reminded of the desperate call for the food and clothing needed on behalf of the enslaved victims in Utah.
This is the mission of the Summit Adventure Church, which has created a local nonprofit, called Operation 61, to help the victims of modern slavery. Together, they work with law enforcement to locate victims of human trafficking, and through donations and volunteer work, help those who are rescued rebuild their lives.
Because human trafficking is confined to the shadows and margins, definitive numbers of victims are hard to come by, making it difficult to get an idea of how big the problem is in Utah.
The Salt Lake Police Department estimates that 10 percent of all prostitutes in Utah are minors controlled by traffickers. Since 2006, there have been over 100 human trafficking cases in Utah, and an estimated 150 children have been rescued from traffickers.
People are trafficked for a wide variety of purposes, such as commercial sex and labor, which can include agricultural work, housekeeping or working in an office setting. In both categories, victims are forced to perform labor and/or services in conditions of involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage or slavery — via force, fraud or coercion.
In August of last year, for example, the Deseret News profiled four Thai men who worked on a Milford pig farm to pay off debts they owed to an international trafficking ring. During their stay in the United States, which included two years in Utah, their employer controlled their movements, and if they failed to work long and hard, the employer could ensure that their families back home would lose everything. Housing lacked enough heat in freezing winters and air conditioning in scorching summers. They repeatedly went hungry and even trapped wild birds to subsist.
"Once you get into it, it's a lot different than looking at it from the outside," said Brad Manuel, director of Operation 61. "Listening to what these women and children have gone through is a different story."
The federal government estimates there are anywhere from 80,000 to 2 million people being trafficked internationally, although human rights organizations put the number much higher. As many as 14,000 live in the U.S. An estimated 80 percent of victims globally are women and 50 percent are children.
Human trafficking breaks down into three major categories in the United States: foreign victims 18 or older who have been bought and sold for sex or labor across borders; U.S. citizens aged 18 or older who are bought and sold within the borders of the U.S. and are passed around U.S. cities and neighborhoods; and children that have been bought and sold for labor and sex within the U.S. and across country borders.
Summit Adventure Church and Operation 61 have partnered with the two biggest agencies in Utah that fight slavery — Utah Health and Human Rights (UHHR) and Child Rescue — to raise awareness. Operation 61 also helps trafficking victims by smuggling them survival necessities, such as iodine tablets to farm workers who are forced to drink from the same source used by animals. In the winter, Operation 61 gathers canned soup, coats and scarves and gloves for victims of slave labor.
After the snow melts and spring arrives, Operation 61 will begin working toward its long-term goal of building a safe house in Utah, which will shelter women and children trafficking victims. Manuel said it's difficult to find volunteers to work in the safehouse because many people with good intentions start the training, but can't handle the real-life nightmares victims have survived.
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Bobby Smith, 60, of Milford, was sentenced to one year of probation, a $1,000 fine, and banned from owning any animals for the next five years after he was found guilty of extreme neglect and animal cruelty in the death of his dog, Brewster, reported Tuesday's Delaware Online.
Kent Superior Court Judge Robert B. Young handed down the punishment on Tuesday.
In September, Animal Control officers were called to a professional groomer's shop where a male cocker spaniel, Brewster, was so matted he couldn't even close his eyes.
The dog was then transported to a local animal hospital where Brewster's heartbreaking extended neglect was discovered. His matted fur had caused a dirt build up resulting in a deadly infection. One ear had a raging infection with oozing puss and maggots. According to Captain Sherri Warburton, the chief of Delaware Animal Care and Control:
"The matting had pulled the right ear over and across the top of the dog's head where the massive mat had consumed the dog's left ear."
Nine pounds of matted fur w shaved off of Brewster, but the dog died from the serious infections.
Smith was arrested a few days later and was charged with causing Brewster's death.
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Harrisonburg and Rockingham County are among the healthiest communities in Virginia, according to a new report released Wednesday on the health of 133 cities and counties in Virginia.
The county came in at No. 11 in the report that ranked 133 of the commonwealth's cities and counties. Highland County was the only locality in the state not rated due to a lack of key data.
The report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and University of Wisconsin researchers, ranked Harrisonburg 17th.
The study ranked counties and cities by several health factors, including obesity, smoking, teen birth rate and access to health care, as well as other areas such as education, poverty and unemployment.
The report found that eight percent of city residents are in "poor or fair health," while five percent of the city's adults smoke. Harrisonburg did not fare as well in other areas, including obesity, a growing problem nationwide. The report found that 29 percent of adults are obese. That's slightly worse than the national benchmark of 25 percent and about the same as the state's 28 percent.
In Rockingham County, the report calculated that 11 percent of the population is in poor or fair health" and 13 percent of adults smoke — identical to the national benchmark. The report found that 27 percent of county residents are obese.
Municipalities in northern Virginia fared best as a region, while their counterparts in the southern part of the state were deemed the state's unhealthiest areas.
The report declared Fairfax County the healthiest area overall, followed by Loudoun, Arlington, Albemarle and York.
At the bottom of the list is the city of Petersburg, whose rate of premature death was more than double the state average. It also was last in behaviors such as adult smoking and obesity and physical inactivity, and worst in social and economic factors such as education, unemployment and poverty.
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When I was 11, our home burned to the ground in the Bel Air fire, and everything we owned fell to ash. Shortly after, my mother moved us to an apartment in Brentwood. A mammoth carton arrived and was placed in the center of the living room. My mother cut it open and urged me to look inside. I sat cross-legged on the avocado green carpeting, and discovered bundles of garments — Bermuda shorts, blouses, sweaters, and shirts. I quickly shed my worn trousers and stepped into a new outfit, dancing about as I zipped myself in. My mother watched, and echoed my childish yelps of elation.
"Mommy, who are these from?" I asked.
"They're from your Aunt Millicent," she said.
"Who is she? I don't remember her," I answered.
"You were a little girl," she said. "She loves you very much."
Years later, my father, Allen Smiley, called and told me to come over to his apartment in Hollywood.
"Why Dad?" I asked.
"Millicent is coming by," he said. "I told you she moved here, didn't I?"
I'd learned Millicent was Benjamin Siegel's daughter, and Ben was my father's best friend. Dad was sitting on the same chintz covered sofa the night Ben was murdered.
"You mean Ben Siegel's daughter?" I asked.
"Don't refer to her that way ever again; do you hear me? She is Aunt Millicent to you," he replied.
When my father answered the door, I watched as they embraced. Millicent had tears in her eyes. She walked over to me, and took my hand. I looked into her swimming-pool-blue eyes and felt as if I was drowning. She sat on the edge of the sofa and lit a long brown Sherman cigarette. I studied her frosted white nails, the way she crossed her legs at the ankles, her platinum blonde hair, and the way her bangs draped over one eye. What impressed me most was her voice; like a child's whisper, her tone was delicate as a rose petal. I spent the rest of that afternoon memorizing her behavior. She emanated composure and a reserve that distanced her from uninvited intrusion.
Over the next few years, Millicent and I were joined through my father's arrangements, but I was never alone with her. When he died in 1982, she was one of only three friends at his memorial service. As the years passed, and my tattered address books were replaced with new ones, I lost Millicent's phone number. I had been researching my father's life in organized crime, and had gained an understanding of my father's bond with Ben Siegel. My discoveries were adapted into a memoir and recently into a film script about growing up with gangsters. During this time, I had reconnected with several of Dad's inner circle, but Millicent was underground, and now I understood why.
Last year I received an email from Cynthia Duncan, Meyer Lansky's granddaughter. She told me about Jay Bloom, the man behind the Las Vegas Mob Experience, a state-of-the-art museum that will take visitors into the personal histories of Las Vegas gangsters. Cynthia contributed her significant collection of Meyer Lansky memorabilia, and assured me Jay was paying tribute to the historical narrative of these men by using relatives rather than government and media sources. She wanted me to be involved.
Despite my apprehensions about the debasing and one-sided publicity that characteristically surrounds gangster history, I contacted Jay. In his return note, he invited me to participate, and added, "Millicent would like to contact you." A month later, I was seated in Jay's office waiting for Millicent. When she walked in, I stood to embrace her, and this time the tears were in my eyes.
Millicent's voice was unchanged and so was her regal posture. "Our fathers were best friends, attached at the hip," she said. "Your Dad was at the house all the time. I'll never forget when he and my mother met me at the train station to tell us about my father's death. Smiley was very good to us. My mother adored him too."


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Worth the Ride: Train'Shares Offers Luxury Train Travel
Remember when trains were the most popular means of travel? Remember the romance of the exquisite finishing of a rail car seen in old black and white movies? The slow chugging rhythms of the locomotive? The deep lull of the wheels running over the tracks?
Today, train travel in the US only appears to exist as a memory. That is, unless you are grabbing the 2:15 pm Amtrak from New Haven to New York City. Getting there is more important than the actual ride itself.
Train'Shares Inc is offering guests the same luxury travel and private rail cars that used to be reserved for only the wealthiest of Americans. The train travel will begin in late 2016, according to the company website.
Barry Jones from Time Shares Inc. explains that this is to "ensure that full occupancy occurs, keeping in mind that the relatively long average lead time between when a Journey passenger makes a reservation and the departure date, is over eight months."
The trips aren't cheap, but they are a serious throwback to the grand old days of railroad travel. You'll feel like a robber baron in your own private car!
The train cars are part of Amtrak trains. They include "Train Sets" which are multiple cars traveling together that provide bedrooms, dining, lounge and bar facilities. Train'Shares also provide "Private Cars" that include two or three bedrooms, dining and lounge facilities which operate as part of the Train Sets or just alone.
Train'Share, as in Timeshare
Train'Shares offer two methods of travel which include Journeys by Rail (typical commercial train vacations) and Train'Share (rail car timeshares). Travelers have the option to reserve trips on a timeshare basis which "makes up the fastest growing segment of leisure travel," according the Jones.
Guests have the option to take the "see America" vacations at a lower cost than most commercial luxury train vacations, while also having the option to exchange a Journey (train vacation) for a vacation at a wide selection of the world's best resorts. You can even exchange them for a cruise.
According to the Trainshares website, buyers can purchase an "initial term" of 10 years and have the option to extend to 10 more years or have "never-ending additional years."
Some of the best benefits include special events and parties, pre- and post- land vacation opportunities, an owner's newsletter and special predetermined preferences such as activities and drinks.
Those who have a Train'Share and use a Private Car have the opportunity to choose the destinations and routes. Train'Share owners are allotted an enormous amount of power and opportunity in Train'Shares Inc. You can also become a member in the Train'Share Association which gives owners even more benefits such as train, rail and travel related items at discounted prices.
Visit their website for a more in depth list of the benefits.
Train Car Options
Train'Share's "American Traveler" includes a total of 13 rooms, all with full bathrooms and private showers. There are usually two people to a room, some with a third bed. The Train Sets are kept small to accommodate passengers activities such as lectures, cooking classes, dancing, table games and other small group activities.
According to Jones, the biggest advantage to the small number on board is "the rapport and camaraderie that occurs when a small group of like-minded travelers get together."
Or, if you desire a completely private experience, the Abraham Lincoln is part of the Private Cars and includes two double rooms and a single room, a lounge, dining room and kitchen. All three bedrooms have private bathrooms with showers. The Abraham Lincoln has separate crew quarters and travels with a porter or a steward or both. Up to six passengers can occupy the car. Both the American Traveler and the Abraham Lincoln do not cater to children.
Dining on the Rails
Guests will be spoiled rotten by the fine dining. With an impeccable staff, ready to meet every personalized need, you will be served the finest and healthiest North American cuisine with fresh, local ingredients.
Guests even have the option to request special beverages before departure. The trains are usually open dining seating, or you can make a reservation. Lighter dining is available in lounge and bar areas.
Sleeping on board
Fully equipped with comfy pillows, fine linens and hair dryers, the rooms also come with personal on-call steward service. The beds are either single or double with plenty of room. The rooms are not your typical sleeper car. Due to the small group advantages, more detail is provided by crew to ensure you the best possible comfort.
Journeys and Routes
There are currently nine active routes and 13 that are coming soon. One train vacation is often a week long. Similar to a cruise vacations, Train Shares offer "ports of call" which allow guests to disembark and explore the museums of Washington D.C or enjoy the vastness of the Grand Canyon.
Ports of call vary from more than a full day down to about eight hours and are designed to ensure that passengers have enough time to fully enjoy each point of interest.
Most of the routes are one-way and guests are responsible for airfares to these ports. However, arrangements are made for connecting travel via Amtrak train where appropriate.
Some routes do return to the original port. The Canadian Falls route departs from Washington D.C and makes stops in Niagara Falls, Toronto, and Buffalo before returning to Washington D.C as its final destination.
An example of a route is Journey 14E, or Southwestern Eastbound which departs from Los Angeles and ends in Chicago on Day 8. At 6:40 pm the train leaves and by Day 2 at 12:40 pm, you are staring into the natural wonders of the Grand Canyon. After an overnight in the Grand Canyon the train departs for an overnight in Williams AZ at 4:30 pm.
Day 4 consists of an overnight exploring the southwest city of Albuquerque before departing for Kansas City on Day 5. During this day, the train will pass through the jagged, snow top hills of the Rockies and eventually make its way to the smooth, vast prairie lands of Kansas.
Guests will have the opportunity to view the wonders of the west from the comforts of the gentle moving train. This is why train travel is the best way to see America. After an overnight in Kansas City the train will depart for its final destination: Chicago.
Click for a list of routes and journey descriptions.
The beginning cost for a room aboard the American Traveler is $5,900 per person. A private vacation aboard the Abraham Lincoln costs approximately $24,900 per party.
Although the costs may appear a bit pricey, the journey fares are very competitive with comparable luxury train vacations. By selecting a Train'Shares timeshare basis, the price of a Journey is less than 1/3 of the normal commercial Journey fares. See the Train'share website for a comparison of prices.
Some things remain during a weak economy: dining, movies and especially now, travel. Train vacations have always stood firm as the best way to see America, says Jones. Train vacations have "strengthened among more affluent consumers and reaffirms significant interest in the type of vacations being offered."
It is definitely not the destination but the journey itself that makes it worthwhile.
Jennifer Bellenoit graduated from UMass Amherst in 2009 and is a former editorial assistant at GoNOMAD.com.
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So I've had my surgery and even though I'm not supposed to exercise, I have. Granted, I'm not lifting weights or doing anything too strenuous, but I know that if I were to ask, the doc would say no. I'm not hurting in any way, so that's why I continue with it... that is what she did tell me in the beginning - if it hurts, stop. I just took that a step further and thought that also MAY mean if it doesn't hurt, keep on w/ur bad self. ;-)
But before I started exercising more, I decided that I shouldn't let the surgery recuperation time be any reason to fall off any get healthy wagon that I was trying to climb aboard... so I started looking at and tracking my foods.
I feel good about my nutrition tracking and now my fitness tracking too. I think I have two goals to try to make (again) - no snooze button and cut the Dr. Peppers.
1 - the snooze button. I hate that thing. I never used it before I got married, 14 years ago. Then my husband and I started getting out of bed at the same time and I allowed myself to use his snooze time (about 8 years now). Unfortunately, it takes me long to get moving than it does him. Since I hate it so much, and I really felt much better when I didn't use that stinkin' button, I've added it to my fast track goals and I believe I can kick the habit.
2. - this is no surprise right. Dr Pepper is no friend to me... and sadly its any soda that will get me back on to drinking DPs again. A friend told me her mantra when she was kicking the smoking but: This is no longer who I am. I won't use __DP/sodas__ as a coping mechanism. I don't want this to be who I am. Drinking Dr Peppers will not define me. Both of my kids are on my tail to quit too - they are 5 and 7! It feels awful for them to tell me that... next time I'm going to empty it even if I just bought it.
When I read these statements after lunch today, I decided to throw out my soft drink and replace it w/ice cold H2O b/c that is what I truly wanted and I'm tired of my mouth feeling sugary gross.
I WILL do well today!
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