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The Hudson Valley is known for its beautiful scenery and historical locations. It is also well known as one of the most 'paranormally' active places in the U.S. According to some estimates, it ranks third in the country for UFO sightings, and is certainly in the top ten for haunted sites. It may well be on its way to becoming a principal Bigfoot encounter hotspot.
All this paranormal activity creates much work for dozens of investigators, researchers and psychic mediums who are interested in understanding and explaining how and why the Hudson Valley seems to be a nexus that facilitates the meeting of seen and unseen worlds.
Johnny Angel is one of these fascinated psychic investigators. Born and raised in the Hudson Valley, he left for California in the mid 1980s, seeking to find himself and make his fortune far away from home and family. For the most part he succeeded in finding his way and creating his dream. Then, in 2008, his personal life tanked at the same time as the economy and he found that he had to return home to start over. His life would take a rather unexpected turn.
Although Johnny had had occasional glimpses of his psychic proclivities, he had not consciously let those impulses guide him. As he describes below, a series of interestingly timed "coincidences" began a process of spiritual unfolding that eventually led him to embrace his true vocation as a psychic medium, healer and clairvoyant teacher.
Now Johnny is a popular up and coming psychic medium who lends his spiritual gifts to personal clients, the Poughkeepsie Paranormal Investigators and Bigfoot Researchers of the Hudson Valley as the need arises. He hosts monthly Psychic Dinners, generally at The Enchanted Cafe in Red Hook, NY, where for a single price a patron can get a good meal and a psychic message from the spirit world, or the "angels" as Johnny calls them. But, let's let Johnny speak for himself:
When did you become aware of your specific psychic gifts?
ANSWER: "I first experienced mediumship consciously when I was getting ready to back my pick up out of my driveway. I felt the very strange but distinct presence of my grandfather who had passed. It was as if he had overplayed my body and spirit with his and we were both sharing the same space. I knew it was him because I felt as if he was right there. It happened unexpectedly, but it was a time in my life when I needed support. I know now he was trying to communicate with me. I was in my late twenties, living 3000 miles away from my family in California. I never forgot the experience. It was as if he and I were one: separate beings sharing the same body.
It would be another 15 years or so before I would have another experience like it. I moved back after 20 years of living on the west coast to the Hudson Valley where I was born and raised. I returned to my origins and began a new life and career due to the economic crash in 2008. It was at that time my gift(s) really took off. I began working out of a shop in Hyde Park, NY where I was offering Angel Readings using my Angel Oracle cards designed by Doreen Virtue. I had experienced my psychic gifts since birth but I didn't know how to use or fully trust them until I reached a certain age. Then I realized I was very diverse in gifts. I could hear, see, feel, smell, with my extra sensory perception (ESP).
It was a very short time after starting these psychic readings that I had a second profound mediumship experience. I was performing a reading when I became disoriented. I realized something was different and I described what I was "getting" with the client and she responded with the statement "that is my dead son" I was taken aback but continued the reading. To my surprise I could communicate with him through all of my senses I used psychically. I also could feel his spirit working through me."
What is it like to be a medium?
ANSWER: " It can be intense at times. I can experience physical sensations of how they [the spirits] died, their symptoms, their personalities, feelings, etc. Each connection is slightly different but there is a general similarity. I've come a long way in trusting the gift and the information. You can't have an ego while doing this work. I have had a lot of spiritual teaching around the ego and it gets in the way of life and the work
This was only the beginning of what the angels had in store for me.The next major shift in my work was being asked by a local paranormal investigation company [Poughkeepsie Paranormal Investigators] to participate in a paranormal investigation right here in the Hudson Valley. I was surprised and intrigued by the idea. I said "sure, I'll try anything once!" Partly scared and fascinated! Ironically, I was frightened of the dark as a child. I tell many stories during my psychic dinners about how I started out and that I was afraid of the dark until a very unhealthy age. I realize now I was able to feel spirits around me then. I wasn't afraid of the dark but of the "ghosts" in it. Life is full of irony sometimes!
Looking back I can see the gifts I had as a child. This included a connection to woodland creatures, even those invisible to the 3rd dimensional eye. But I could see them. I also always had a connection to animals. I could communicate with them without even realizing I was doing it. I thought everyone did these things.
That is how I became involved with Bigfoot Research of the Hudson Valley. I met Gayle at The Enchanted Cafe last Halloween when the owner, Joe, was having a themed week of events. I was hosting one of my Dinners With Spirit where I go around to each person while they are eating and deliver messages from the other side. Mainly, loved ones who want to get through with a message.
Gayle was offering a presentation that same week on Bigfoot encounters in the Hudson Valley. I thought 'how fun' but remained skeptical. I grew up here after all. No Sasquatch appeared to me all those years in the woods as a child or an adult. But after living out west in the 'Bigfoot capital,' I was very interested. With the gifts and connection to nature and ability to communicate with animals, I thought 'who would be better to go on an investigation?' So, I did and within moments of arriving on the first site, I knew these beings were real. However the experience I had of them was more paranormal [than physical]. Very real but more like that of 4th or maybe 5th dimensional beings. I have even captured images of them on my camera.This has opened up to a far greater world than I ever imagined! It has made me realize we are not alone in many ways! That truth is stranger than fiction."
What metaphysical teachers or books have most influenced you?
ANSWER: " I always thought I had special powers as a child and realized later in life I was a true energy healer. An Indigo child now full grown as an Indigo Adult! I practiced healing work, while doing only readings for myself and studied self improvement while pursuing a life of following my bliss. I studied manifestation and law of attraction and have read about and studied subjects like Near Death Experience, Out of Body Travel, Channeling, etc. I talk about and teach these subjects in a unique way in my classes and workshops.
More is constantly being revealed to me as my journey with the angels continues. We are walking side by side and at times they take my hand and lead me through the dark but I know there is a greater plan for us all. I am looking into expanding my work again as a speaker for the angels. A minister perhaps? My messages are more non-denominational. They are a more about universal and spiritual truth. The voice and messages of the angels themselves. My vision is to expand my group and forum. I feel there is a conscious shift happening among the masses. The angels want to help us all and to guide us all to play our parts. I no longer regret losing all that I had to begin a new start in life. I lost everything at the time, my home, my relationship, my business, my dream that I thought I wanted so badly. Once I lost it all there was no going back. I've gained everything that I never knew I wanted, but it's turned out to be the most important thing to me. This is my freedom to follow my heart with the angels as my guides."
Tell me about those psychic dinners. What inspired you to create that format?
ANSWER: "The dinners started at the cafe in Red Hook as an angelic idea to expand on my work. I had been doing only private sessions until that time and the angels wanted me to help more people. Joe hosted my first dinner and we've had total success with selling out each month. Generally, we organize them monthly. This was an expansion of my training on doing "platform readings" or "gallery readings." I studied under 5 world renowned international mediums for one week at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY and was trained in this reading format.
Ironically, this amazing institute was right around the corner from my house where I lived as a young teen. My friends and I would walk by it all the time and we never knew what was going on there. World-class writers, speakers, healers, all tops in their fields, would teach courses there. To return there after moving away over 20 years earlier was another cosmic laugh. Professionally, people know me as Johnny Angel because of the work I do, but the official story is that while working in the small shop in Hyde Park, the shop owner was playing Fox Oldies 98.9FM and the song Johnny Angel came on. She exclaimed, " That is what I am going to call you for now on," and the name stuck. Another twist of fate is that now, a few short years later, I am a regular monthly guest with Van Ritchie on Fox Oldies 98.9FM during their morning show. I offer readings to callers and discuss all things spiritual and paranormal.
Through my gifts my eyes have been opened to the greater reality, beyond the veil to many worlds. I always have to give myself reality checks to check in and see if this is for real. But the experiences and evidence far out weigh any doubt now. It's not "if" angels/spirits exist but "how". How to attune, how to communicate, how to explain all of these things that have captured our imaginations but are more real than not. That is the very definition of paranormal. Real but unexplainable! I use my own life experiences to determine my truth and I know from my own experiences that this is real. I talk about the angels all the time because my world has become so intertwined with theirs. I am their medium to help bring heaven to earth. To keep the message of love and hope alive. These psychic-medium dinners are one of the highlights of my career so far. The healing and closure I can give people to those closest to them to bridge these two worlds! If I think about it it brings tears of joy to my eyes. The happiness, closure, healing and peace it brings is the magic!"
The next Psychic Dinner will be July 26, beginning at 6p. Reservations are necessary and can be made through The Enchanted Cafe, Red Hook, NY.
Next week: A review of the Johnny's Psychic Dinner!!!


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Explore Pensacola GeoTour
Collect Our GeoTour Coin
Complete the tour and receive this collector's Explore Pensacola GeoTour coin!
Explore Pensacola GeoTour Passport
The Pensacola Bay Area has been loved by explorers since 1559. Now you, too, can embark on your own adventure and discover our destination on the Explore Pensacola GeoTour! Using a GPS-enabled device, instead of a compass, you can become a modern-day Ponce de Leon in search of hidden treasure! With all there is to explore and love in the Pensacola Bay Area, who knows what you might discover?
In geocaching, participants use GPS-enabled devices to locate "geocaches" in a high-tech worldwide treasure-hunting game that allows adventurers to explore destinations in a fun, new way. The Explore Pensacola GeoTour is comprised of four different trails along the Pensacola Bay Area. Your family will have fun exploring our award-winning beaches, discovering history and becoming immersed with our culture on this fun outdoor adventure. Complete all four geocaching trails and you'll receive an Explore Pensacola GeoTour coin from Visit Pensacola. For each trail completed you will receive a commemorative braclet unique to that trail. What are you waiting for?
How to Get Started on the GeoTour
- Download the Explore Pensacola GeoTour Passport or pick one up at our visitor information center, located at 1401 E. Gregory St., Pensacola, FL 32502.
- Create an account at Geocaching.com.
- Locate the GPS coordinates for the Explore Pensacola GeoTour.
- Start exploring and when you find the cache enter the code located in the cache, sign the log and record the find on geocaching.com.
- When completed, return the passport to our visitor information center to receive your prize.
What Is the Explore Pensacola GeoTour?
The Explore Pensacola GeoTour is made up of four different trails throughout Pensacola Bay Area. The trails will take you on an adventure to discover the diverse landscape and history of our beautiful destination. This educational tour will cover the following geocache trails.
- Coastal
- Cultural
- Historical
- Western
Other Geocaching Trails In the Pensacola Bay Area
If you are wanting even more adventure check out the other Geocaching trails.
- Escambia County Geocaching Tour - This tour takes you through the area's major environmental restoration projects.
- UWF Geocaches - Explore the beautiful campus of the University of West Florida. The campus includes more than 20 miles trails of hiking, running and biking trails. The campus also includes the beautiful Edward Ball Nature Preserve Trail and Boardwalk.
- DARC Geo-trail - Explore Florida's archaeological history on a series of caches that take you to various historical areas in the Pensacola Bay Area.
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Proper insertion technique can help prevent many problems, such as infection, expulsion, and perforation.
Follow proper infection-prevention procedures.
– Loading the IUD into the inserter while the IUD is still in the sterile package, to avoid touching the IUD directly
– Cleaning the cervix thoroughly with antiseptic before IUD insertion
– Being careful not to touch the vaginal wall or speculum blades with the uterine sound or loaded IUD inserter
– Passing both the uterine sound and the loaded IUD inserter only once each through the cervical canal
Giving Advice on Side Effects
Important: thorough counseling about bleeding changes must come before IUD insertion. Counseling about bleeding changes may be the most important help a woman needs to keep using the method.
Describe the most common side effects
Changes in her bleeding pattern:
− Prolonged and heavy monthly bleeding
− Irregular bleeding
− More cramps and pain during monthly bleeding
Explain about these side effects
Inserting the IUD
Talk with the client before the procedure
Talk with the client during the procedure
Explaining the Insertion Procedure
A woman who has chosen the IUD needs to know what will happen during insertion. The following description can help explain the procedure to her. Learning IUD insertion requires training and practice under direct supervision. Therefore, this description is a summary and not detailed instructions.
1. The provider conducts a pelvic examination to assess eligibility (see Screening Questions for Pelvic Examination Before IUD Insertion). The provider first does the bimanual examination and then inserts a speculum into the vagina to inspect the cervix.
2. The provider cleans the cervix and vagina with appropriate antiseptic.
3. The provider slowly inserts the tenaculum through the speculum and closes the tenaculum just enough to gently hold the cervix and uterus steady.
4. The provider slowly and gently passes the uterine sound through the cervix to measure the depth and position of the uterus.
5. The provider loads the IUD into the inserter while both are still in the unopened sterile package.
6. The provider slowly and gently inserts the IUD and removes the inserter.
7. The provider cuts the strings on the IUD, leaving about 3 centimeters hanging out of the cervix.
8. After the insertion, the woman rests. She remains on the examination table until she feels ready to get dressed.
Supporting the user
Giving Specific Instructions
Expect cramping and pain
She can check the strings
If she wants, she can check her IUD strings from time to time, especially in the first few months and after monthly bleeding, to confirm that her IUD is still in place (see Question 10).
Length of pregnancy protection
– The type of IUD she has
– Date of IUD insertion
– Month and year when IUD will need to be removed or replaced
– Where to go if she has problems or questions with her IUD
Follow-up visit
A follow-up visit after her first monthly bleeding or 3 to 6 weeks after IUD insertion is recommended. No woman should be denied an IUD, however, because follow-up would be difficult or not possible.
"Come Back Any Time": Reasons to Return
Assure every client that she is welcome to come back any time—for example, if she has problems, questions, or wants another method; or she has a major change in health status. Also if:
– Feels the strings are missing.
– Feels the hard plastic of an IUD that has partially come out.
General health advice: Anyone who suddenly feels that something is seriously wrong with her health should immediately seek medical care from a nurse or doctor.
Her contraceptive method is most likely not the cause of the condition, but she should tell the nurse or doctor what method she is using.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Mexico's Orlando Salido stopped Juan Manuel Lopez in the 10th round Saturday night to retain the WBO featherweight title and beat the Puerto Rican for the second time in a year.
The 31-year-old Salido earned a technical knockout at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum to improve to 38-11-2 with 26 KOs. The 28-year-old Lopez dropped to 31-2 with 28 KOs.
Last April, Salido beat Lopez with another technical knockout in the eighth round.
Two of three judges had Lopez ahead on points when the fight ended.


text: It's officially out - the 2011 NIU Football Schedule! Plan accordingly. This year's schedule features seven homes games, six in DeKalb and one in Chicago. Fred Mitchell of the Chicago Tribune and Lindsey Willhite of the Daily Herald are all over it. Soldier Field Showdown II - NIU's game against Wisconsin - headlines the Trib's coverage, while the Willhite highlighted the three bowl teams the Huskies will face in his blog entry.


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Ingredients :
For Luchi / Puri ~
All purpose flour/ Maida - 2 up
Ghee - 2 tbsp (for moyan)
Sugar - 1/2 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Warm water to make the dough
Refine oil for deep frying
Method ~
Take a large bowl, add maida, ghee, sugar, salt, mix well. The mixture should be crumbly. Now add warm water to the mixture but not too much water at a time. Now gradually add water and knead them with hand very well to make a smooth and soft dough.
Divide the dough into small equal balls. Using rolling pin make small circle, to avoid sticking use little oil while rolling them.
Meanwhile add refine oil in a kadai and heat it very well. Once oil is heated properly then add luhi one by one and press them little with spetula.
When one side of the luchi turns golden brown then turn it and fry other side well. Repeat this process with the rest of the balls.
For Aloo Sabzi (Potato Curry)
Potato - 2 medium
Green chilli - 1
Panch phoron - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Green peas - a handful
Bhaja Masala - 1 tsp (Dry roast 1/2 tsp panh phoron and dry red chilli and make a powder)
Salt and sugar as per taste
Oil (White/Mustard) - 2 tbsp
Method :
Wash, peel and cut the potato in small cubes.
Heat oil in a kadai, add green chilli and panch phoron for tempering. When it starts to splutters then add potato, green peas, salt and turmeric powder, mix well on medium heat saute few minutes.
Add water, salt and sugar, cover and cook until the potato becomes soft. Adjust the gravy and turn off the flame. Sprinkle bhaja masala over the potato curry.
Serve hot with Fulko Luchi / Puri.
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I can't begin to tell you how many people I meet that tell me they don't know how to cook or simply despise baking. It breaks my heart to hear it since I know how much fun and how easy it can be. Not to mention, your families and loved ones just adore that home cooked meal.
So my mission, one cook at a time, is to let the world know that cooking isn't so bad. To get you started, here are a few tips to have a little fun and key points to remember so that you don't give up too quickly.
Need a bigger push? Leave your comments below or on my YouTube page telling me why you hate to cook and I bet there is a solution out there for you. In the meantime, start giving it a shot and a votre santé!


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He visits them most days for a long naked walk along the shore line and a swim in the sea. Of course he is not alone in this regard. You will see many older men and couples at most nude beaches enjoying being without clothes together under the sun.
If you like candid nudist photos like this then I suggest you treat yourself to a Pure Nudism membership. You will then have access to their massive library of over 135,000 high resolution images and videos.


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My grandmother taught me how to knit and crochet when I was 10. I didn't take it seriously until I was in my 20's. I love knitting baby blankets for friends and family. I also have a hobby knitter that I would like to use more often. I am interested in knitting and designing my own sweaters. Right know I would like to find hand-knit patterns for shawls and lace scarves.
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I didn't have Tequila and forgot to buy it so I skipped the Tequila. Also, I left the bread in the oven for longer than 10 min until it's dry and crunchy. In addition to that, I didn't cover it with foil at all. It still turned out so yummy. Definitely a favorite side dish for Thanksgiving dinner in family from now on.
Butternut Squash & Pepita Dressing
From EatingWell: October/November 2005
This rich, crunchy stuffing is the perfect side to the Southwestern turkey. Look for pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds) at health-food stores and in the Southwestern aisle of gourmet markets. If you can't find them, substitute slivered almonds.
2 Reviews for Butternut Squash & Pepita Dressing
I made this Saturday for a Harvest Dinner and really loved it! Great mix of textures with the crunchy pepitas, soft butternut squash, and toasty bread. I made it gluten free with Pamelas gluten free bread mix.
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Computex 2014: Computex is about to kick off here in Taipei, with the latest rumor that Intel will show off a new Broadwell-based 2-in-1 device at the trade show. The new device will be a laptop-tablet hybrid, based on its next-generation processor - something the company delayed not too long ago.
Why should you be excited about Broadwell? Intel's new processor will reportedly be 30% more power efficient when compared to their Haswell-based counterparts, and it will also feature better graphics. The desktop side of Broadwell will deliver DDR4 technology, and new graphics cores. Right now, we've only heard about a single Broadwell-based processor, so it'll be interesting to see what materializes over the next couple of days at Computex.


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SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Cossack militia attacked the Pussy Riot punk group with horsewhips today as the group tried to perform under a sign advertising the Sochi Olympics. Six group members – five women and one man – donned their signature ski masks and were pulling out a guitar and microphone as at least 10 Cossacks and other security officials moved in. One Cossack appeared to use pepper spray, another whipped several group members while others ripped off their masks and threw the guitar into a garbage can.
If they really want to have this for a backdrop way not just superimpose it on a video. Hopefully they do and somebody got video of them being attacked by the Cossack, so they can include it as well.


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Chrysler Group recently announced plans to debut a new rewards credit card in May, through a collaboration with MasterCard and First National Bank of Omaha.
Should you consider it?
Based on the available information about the credit card and associated rewards program, which is limited to Chrysler's April 6 press release, here's what we know.
You can use the Chrysler Group MasterCard at participating automotive dealerships - Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Truck, and Fiat - and anywhere MasterCard is accepted. When you do, you'll accumulate points on purchases, which you can redeem for travel, merchandise, gift cards and cash off of service or vehicle and parts purchases at dealerships.
What you get
- Three points for every dollar spent at Chrysler Group dealerships
- Two points for travel-related purchases
- One point for all other purchases
- No annual fee
- No cap on earnable and redeemable points
Here are the unknowns
- The point redemption value: Is each point worth 1 cent, 2 cents, or some other amount? Without this crucial information, we can't compare this card to other rewards credit cards.
- The redemption rewards details: Are there restrictions? Which travel companies will redeem your points? What sorts of merchandise are your points valid for? Where are the gift cards redeemable?
- The card's interest rate structure: Not knowing the monthly interest rate and APR may not matter to you if you pay off the bill every month. But if you carry a balance, these details are crucial.
The bottom line
If you prefer credit card rewards in the form of cash back rather than redeemable points, the Chrysler card isn't for you. If you are a Chrysler enthusiast, you may benefit from the favorable earnings rates at Chrysler dealerships. But without critical information on the underlying credit offer and rewards payout, it's too early to say whether this card is truly a good deal.


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Hello All,
Thought I'd toss a question out to the group. Does anyone have any experience with connecting a passive soundboard transducer (SBT) such as the LR Baggs iBeam, K&K Pure Western, Schatten HFN etc. to a built-in preamp. I have a guitar that came with a Fishman preamp and an undersaddle pickup. I really like the convenience of the built in preamp with the tuner and easy EQ controls but am not too thrilled with the sound of the pickup, too artificial and too prone to the dreaded piezo quack.
I've heard many demos of SBTs and they all sound much more natural than my stock pickup and I was wondering about simply installing a passive version in my guitar and pulling out the undersaddle pickup and replacing the saddle to compensate. Is this possible? Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
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This was on the K&K Sound Facebook page 5/17
"On Tuesday we installed a Pure Mini in a Breedlove Retro OM/SM that was originally equipped with a LR Baggs element system with the Stage Pro onboard preamp. Our customer John wanted to use the Pure Mini pickup but keep his onboard preamp with it. We were first skeptical if this was a good match but we thought it is worth a try. It has a simple 2.5mm mini plug connection on the preamp.
We were excited to find that it works great! Even with the EQ controls on the Baggs preamp all set flat and the PA channel EQ flat as well the sound was great and John was very happy. He said he finds this a big improvement! He was delighted how easy the switch was made and that the onboard tuner works as well with the Pure Mini as it did with the element pickup."
Thanks Tom! Good to know that it's doable in theory.
Thank you too FloridaGull. I'm gonna go hunt up that discussion. I'm especially interested in the Schatten HFN as they're made right here in Canada just a short drive from where I live.
You're welcome :-)
Here's the link to the Walden group - http://www.acousticguitarcommunity.com/group/walden-guitars
It's under the group comments - don't think there is a discussion...
I lied - there is a discussion, too - as well as commentary in the comments section...
Liar! :)
Thanks again FloridaGull. I also reached out to Schatten via their Facebook page and got a response in minutes. They see no reason why it wouldn't work, think I'm going to go ahead and try this...
Will keep you posted!
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In 2013, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center handled nearly 180,000 cases about pets exposed to possibly poisonous substances. Learn about the top pet toxins which created the most problems.
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I'm running quite a lot of computations on
Ubuntu 12.04 (3.8.0-35-generic), application is written in Java (
Oracle 1.7.0_45-b18) on a server which has 12 AMD cores. Typically the computations uses 10 threads, sometimes the load average in
htop looks like this:
13.46, 13.01, 13.07. But usually the numbers are lower.
Anyway, last week one machine freezed, I wasn't able to connect over ssh, from remote console I took this screenshot, rebooted.
There was nothing interesting in system logs. Today another machine with very same configuration did the same.
Is there a way how to debug kernel panic?


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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees said he didn't participate in any bounty program and had no knowledge relating to its "real existence" in a letter he addressed to fans Friday evening, which were his first comments since the NFL's bounty investigation was announced late last week.
Brees also defended the integrity and honor of the Saints and asked fans to reserve judgment until and investigation is completed.
"Until that time, we will stand together and remain united as an organization," Brees said.
However, Brees also strongly insisted that "there is no place in the National Football League, or any sport played at any level," for players to intentionally injure another player, as the Saints have been accused of doing over the past three seasons.
Brees said the Saints will hold themselves accountable if the facts prove there was improper behavior. He added: "The accusations and perceptions alone created by this issue make us feel like we should all apologize to the young people that love our game and aspire to be in our shoes."


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Our Mission: "We deliver excellent and holistic quality education for overall development of students and strive for their continual development in our endeavour in making them quality human beings and responsible citizens of our nation."
Swami Muktananda High School, founded by M.V. Mandali began its illustrious journey in year 1970 and since it has never looked back. This was only because of the perserverance and determination of our faculty members who have been a guiding force for our students.
The important factors that enable the Campus to gain such a high reputation is its infrastructure, well equipped laboratory, building , library, playground, IT Centers, A. V. Room and other educational aids and facilities. Our students have achieved laurels in curricular, co-curricular activities. MVM's Junior College of Commerce is a part of the MVM Educational Campus. The first undergraduate programs under the Commerce stream, commenced from the academic year 2008-2009.
In our endeavour to provide for graduate programs from this academic year 2010- 2011, we have started the Degree College of Commerce and Science with Bachelor of Management Studies( B.M.S. ) and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (B. Sc. IT). We are proud to say that today our Institution is one of the esteemed Campus in the vicinity of Andheri. The needs of today's students are many and varied. It is the desire of the Campus to provide all that is needed to meet tomorrow's challenges.
Keeping this in view, the Campus has academically entered into a Strategic Collaboration with NIIT, IndoAmerican Society and Neebal Technologies for conducting Certificate Programs in Information Technology and Soft Skills like Personality Development, Communication Skills, Public Speaking and Leadership skills.You are already aware that MVM has embarked upon the gigantic project of constructing a new building. The proposed building consisting of ground + 8 levels, will house a degree college and professional management institutes.
The project would be greatly beneficial to the future generations as they may not have to look beyond the MVM Educational Campus for their admissions and excel in the chosen stream of education and make a mark in their life.[Read more...]
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The System Of Analysis of Foreign Trade Information, called AliceWeb, of the Bureau of Foreign Trade, of the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, was developed to modernize the ways to access the Brazilian statistics of exports and imports.
The AliceWeb is updated monthly with data from the most recent month ended, and is based on data from the Integrated Foreign Trade System (SISCOMEX), which administers the Brazilian foreign trade.
Access to AliceWeb is free. Just register and make the desired queries.


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Red Nichols: Buddy's Habits
Buddy's Habits
Red Nichols and His Five Pennies
Red Nichols and His Five Pennies: 1926-1930 (Fabulous/Acrobat FABCD 131)
Red Nichols (trumpet), Miff Mole (trombone), Jimmy Dorsey (alto sax, clarinet), Arthur Schutt (piano), Eddie Lang (guitar), Vic Berton (drums).
Composed by Arnett Nelson and Charley Straight.
Recorded: New York, December 20, 1926
Rating: 82/100 (learn more)
The sanitized Hollywood biopic aside, Red Nichols was a tremendously gifted trumpeter and bandleader. There were usually more than five Pennies, but this great early edition with Miff Mole, Eddie Lang and Jimmy Dorsey was spot-on. No tuba or string bass in this lineup. "Buddy's Habits" typifies Nichols' brand of hot jazz. This is one of the jauntiest, most danceable melodies in the Pennies' book, with fine solos all around. Dorsey turns in two of them, on spicy clarinet and warm alto. Lang's guitar is exceptionally audible, and listen to his firm command of blues inflection.
Reviewer: Todd S. Jenkins
Tags: 1920s jazz
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The cover photo. These Five Pennies? It's Eddie Condon (not Lang), The trombone player? I don't know (but not Miff), Dorsey on clarinet? (pretty sure it's PeeWee) and drums (?) not mentioned. The photo is a still from a Vitaphone movie. Almost as bad as Danny Kay impersonating Nichols!


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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has completed their forensic exams and autopsy of the bodies of Russell and Shirley Dermond, the elderly Great Waters Reynolds Plantation residents killed sometime in early May, according to Sheriff Sills in a May 23 WMAZ update on the double homicide investigation.
This will enable a private funeral ceremony to now be held by the family after waiting for at least two weeks to learn the fate of their missing mother, whose body was found in Lake Oconee one week ago today.
A portion of Russell Dermond's corpse has still not been recovered; however, and Sheriff Sills told 13WMAZ's Anita Oh that "not to be graphic, but we are still looking for the head." He hopes the increased lake activity during Memorial Day weekend aids investigators and DNR with that find because, while they will be on the water like others this weekend, they will not be there to actively search the lake.
Sheriff Sills also said he released the Dermond's luxury waterfront home to the three adult children of the murdered couple this week and now he plans to return some of the victim's belongings to them on Friday. But he did not elaborate on what those items are, which typically refers to personal effects on a victim's body (or items removed from a crime scene, like their home) that may not be needed now as evidence.
Keith Dermond, the victims' eldest son remarked about the state of the Great Waters home after it was released as a crime scene, complaining about the fingerprint dust left behind. And that is one unfortunate aspect of a criminal homicide investigation, since police try to recover fingerprints from porous and nonporous objects in a home, requiring the use of black and white powders and other products that can lead to the inability to thoroughly remove them (or the stains they leave behind) from precious and treasured items or those of sentimental value.
However, to not take every opportunity available right after a crime to preserve all possible evidence for future use would be akin to professional neglect by the sheriff and other police agencies, so it is a hazard of the job. But it is a task the Dermond's children will be thankful was done in the end, after the killer(s) are caught and brought to justice, which Sheriff Sills says will come about sooner if someone from the community at large will speak up about what they know--or possibly saw between May 2-3, when the victims are believed to have been killed.
If you know anything about this double homicide in Putnam County, please contact the sheriff's office at (706) 485-8557 or the FBI Atlanta Field Office Special Agent Stephen Emmett at (404) 679-9000. A reward of $20,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those guilty of this "brutal evil savage" crime.
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On Aug. 28, 1963, 200,000 people participated in a peaceful civil rights rally in Washington D.C., where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
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The other night we were daintily sipping the reddest of wines, and although we were enjoying ourselves immensely, we couldn't help but feel dismayed when we caught a glimpse of our lovely mug in the mirror and saw that our teeth were stained purple. So unattractive. Luckily, one of our besties whipped out these Pearly Wipes ($7), which use ingredients like baking soda and calcium to rid your smile of Sauvignon stains. Now we'll never look like we were getting x-rated with Count von Count ever again.
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Finally, there is a source for local grain, and a way for Bostonians to access it. Thanks to Boston Localvores, White Oak Farm, of Belchertown, MA, will make its organically grown spelt, rye, and wheat available for purchase and local pick-up.
Each type of grain is available in three sizes. You may buy as much as you like, so long as it is in multiples of these units:
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Sign up here. This is a google doc that BL will give to the farmers so they know what to bring. You'll pay the farmers directly when you pick up your grain.
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The grains will be delivered to Metro Pedal Power headquarters in Union Sqare, Somerville, on the second or third weekend in August. BL is still nailing down a Saturday or Sunday afternoon that works for the farmers. As BL says, "If you can't make the pickup window, surely you could hire MetroPed for delivery...."
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Boston Localvores says it best: "It's a revolutionary addition to the local food movement in New England. But these are whole grains we're talking about. Most of us aren't used to dealing with them, but their health + digestive benefits are pretty great and, because they are fresh, their flavor is surprisingly strong. You *can* use them to produce flour; You can also eat them as whole grains. Or sprout them. However, you *will* need a mill to produce flour. (A worthy investment ranging from $50-$250. If you want to talk about a mill co-operative, email us.) "
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"White Oak Farm hopes to contribute to local community self-reliance by working to bring nutritious staple food production back to the Pioneer Valley. Under the leadership of Arnie Voehrainger, White Oak Farm has been farming and stewarding "the contours" of Lampson Brook Farmstead at the New England Small Farm Institute in Belchertown MA for over 30 years. Using long term rotations, ecological, organic farming practices and the appropriate scale technology of 1950s era John Deere tractors and equipment, the farm team works to hone beneficial and promising farming practices new and old, to address the challenges of a climate and fossil fuel uncertain future."
"Maybe you heard a bit about the Local Grain CSA they've got going in the western part of the state? White Oak was one of the farms participating in the CSA... and we were lucky enough to snag one of the few Boston-area shares. Which is to say, we can attest to the superior taste and quality of these grain. You can read a bit about it on our blog."
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Texas Tech and IPFW are now 1-1 all-time against each other as Friday's contest marked the first-ever meeting between the two schools.
The Red Raiders, meanwhile, improved to 8-1 all-time against UMKC and 4-0 this season alone. Texas Tech has won all four games via run-rule.
Texas Tech ended both games via run-rule, giving the Red Raiders eight run-rule victories already this season.
Texas Tech's 12 runs in the opener against IPFW marked the school's most since defeating Jackson State, 18-0, on March 1.
Texas Tech's 14 hits against IPFW marked its second-most this season, three shy of its season high of 17 set against Jackson State on March 1.
Led by Gretchen Aucoin in the circle, Texas Tech allowed just one hit to UMKC, marking the third one-hit performance by the Tech pitching staff this season.
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I have a drawing containing over 800 splines and have sent this to an engineers to be cut to form a stencil. They said at the moment it is a "raster" drawing and it needs to be a "vector" drawing. They assure me it is a very simple thing to do, but they don't have Acad themselves. They said it can be changed by setting it to "create less enteties", ideally 7-8,000.
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you are always in vectors unless you to a raster image format..
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That's what I meant when I said you will have problems because you created your drawing using splines instead of lines and arcs. Splines are actually made up of hundreds of tiny line segments which causes problems when trying to convert the linework to machine code. You're going to have to convert your splines to polylines.


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They took the old theater down to PART of one wall to classify as a remodel. This was so the City of Olympia (as operators of this building) would not have to meet their own parking regulations!
The exterior is rather plain. I didn't realize that this was a former theater when I saw it today.
Here are two November 2008 photos:
The theater is in the middle of a 4 million dollar facelift and remodeling. It will also get a marquee for the first time in it's life. I will get pictures when the project is done in a few months.
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The Greek authorities have taken important steps in recent years to reinforce competition law, strengthen the Hellenic Competition Commission and liberalise professional services. They have demonstrated the political willingness to address the problem of existing regulatory barriers to competition that have contributed to holding back the economic recovery.
This report is the result of an 11-month investigation by the OECD in cooperation with the Greek authorities into Greece's food processing, retail trade, building materials and tourism sectors. Using the OECD Competition Assessment Toolkit to structure the analysis, the OECD Competition Assessment Project identified 555 problematic regulations. The Competition Assessment Review of Greece makes more than 320 recommendations on legal provisions that should be amended or repealed.
If these recommendations are implemented, benefits to consumers in Greece and to the Greek economy should arise in all four sectors.
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Chapter 1. Food processing
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My Life as as Armenian Fish Farmer (LARGE Full Color statarting at $39.95) is a compilation of writings that were inspired by life's whimsical twists and turns. I find ways in my mind to make sense of tragedy and heartache. Although life has been tough, it has also been great. It takes the tough times to make you appreciate the good times.
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This book is a small sample of the images my wife & I have taken in Venice over the years. Venice is an incredibly photogenic city. Photo opportunites abound around every corner. Although the town is jammed with tourists during the day, the photographers magic hours of dawn & dusk are relatively unencumbered by the hoards. Alternately, the busy hours offer marvelous occasions for views into the bustle and lifestyle of a vibrant city.
Although this book does not cover surrounding areas, the traveler is encouraged to visit the islands of Murano & Burano as well as (time permitting) the Veneto.
Glenn Richards, a geologist by profession, has been interested in photography since high school. His photographic experiences continued thruout his college days & professional career-taking him to Central & South America & thruout the U.S. His earlier years utilized film & slides in the 35 mm format. In the late 1990's, he moved to digital which he continues to use today, attempting to evolve as the science evolves. His wife Jane was dragged kicking into photography, but has since become an ardent student of the subject.
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The cautionary tale that is the first degree murder trial of Michael Dunn of Satellite Beach, Florida encompasses the issues of racial prejudice, generational ignorance and just plain ignorance of the law played out this in Jacksonville Florida.
Dunn, a licensed recreational pilot, computer programmer, was in a parking space at a Gate Gas station the night of November 23, 2012, where his girlfriend had just entered to pick up a bottle of wine and chips. Next to him a red SUV was blasting Lil' Reece's version of "the Beef" at a "ridiculously" loud level. Dunn upon pulling into the space had remarked to Ronda Rouel, that he could not stand that "rap crap," "thug music".
Dunn told jurors and investigating detectives that he asked politely the persons in the van to turn the music down. Which they did. But the music started again, this time with cuss words from the passenger in the rear seat. Those words contained threats of harm to Dunn. Those words escalated into that rear SUV passenger door opening and a man getting out screaming the phrase: "you're dead,b..tch!" Followed by the words: "this sh..ts goin' down now!"
At this point Dunn, pulls his 9 milimeter luger from the glove compartment of his late model Jetta, while saying to no one in particular the words:"You're not gonna kill me you S.O.B." He fires three shots from his car window. The red SUV pulls away, Dunn gets out and fires more shots, three of which strike a 17 year old Jordan Davis. There is no return fire.
Dunn, 47, and his girlfriend leave the scene, return to their hotel, 3 miles away, order pizza, walk the dog, sleep, watch the news reports at 7am the next morning and leave Jacksonville at 8am. Anxious to get back to familiar surroundings and tell his story to "his own" police, Dunn refuses to call Jacksonville Police or return to the scene of the shooting. By early afternoon, he is arrested after a call from Jacksonville Detectives results in Brevard County officers making the arrest.
After 10 days of trial and 3 days of deliberation, the jury of 4 men, 4 women, 2 African American women, 1 Asian woman and 1 Hispanic woman found Dunn guilty on 4 counts of attempted murder. A mistrial was declared on the 1st degree murder charge of shooting and killing Jordan Davis.
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On one of the coldest nights of the year, in one of the poorest sections of Washington, D.C.—the kind of area tourists never see— Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy Lanier walks quickly up a path over a scruffy patch of ground and knocks on the door of a low-rise building. Nearly six feet tall and in a full-length navy blue coat, she makes an imposing figure. Her assistant chief, Al Durham, and her staff assistant, Captain Ralph Ennis, both several inches shorter, stand back slightly. The door opens to reveal a compact, wiry, rather tired-looking black woman; behind her, children of various ages sit on two couches, watching, wide-eyed, as one of the most powerful bureaucrats in the nation's capital proceeds to work the room.
"How are you, sweetheart?" Lanier says, hugging the woman. She turns toward the children, grinning—"Look at them . . . so nice and neat and quiet. How do you not love these babies!"
She says a few words to each child. "You behaving yourself?" she teases a five-year-old girl, who stares at her wonderingly. "I don't want to get any calls, now, 'Come get Lakeesha; she's making trouble.' " The matriarch, Sheila (who asked that her last name not be used), shakes her head; she has, in fact, made a few calls like that in the year or so she's known Lanier. The two met when Sheila's niece was shot. The girl has since recovered, but Lanier has stayed in touch. At Christmas, she brought the kids gifts.
Sheila proudly shows off two framed pictures of herself and Lanier that she keeps on her side tables. "I tell people, 'Chief Lanier's my best friend,' " she says. She tosses her head, mock tough, one hip jutting out. "I say, 'You got a problem with that?' "
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The personal connection: Cathy Lanier believes in it and wants her cops to believe in it too. That's why her whole department—detectives, administrators, seasoned beat cops, new recruits—are barreling through the streets tonight, flooding the city for an intensive, Lanier-instigated meet-and-greet known as All Hands On Deck. Out in her car, back on patrol, Lanier explains: "AHOD is about a lot of things—making arrests, improving community relations. It lets us be out there, interacting in a positive way, when no crisis is going on." Outside the car, a messenger on a moped is bucking the darkness and fierce wind. As he catches her eye, Lanier lowers the window and calls to him.
"How you doing out there?"
"Just fine, Chief," he says, beaming, clearly recognizing her. "You're doing a great job!"
"You too," she says. "Be safe on that bike, now. Have a good one."
"That's a dedicated, hardworking man," Lanier says approvingly as she raises the window back up. "Freezing cold, but he's out there, doing deliveries. Good work ethic."
By the time I joined tonight's caravan, Lanier had already been riding around the city for several hours. Turning around from the front seat to talk to me, she explains why she feels AHOD is such an important night for her troops. "I want them to go out, meet people, engage them. If you treat people respectfully, they'll care about you. I want to get [recruits] out of that military, police academy training. Because the mentality has always been that in the roughest areas, people hate police. And that's not true."
Earlier, while visiting another of D.C.'s bleaker neighborhoods, Lanier witnessed a scene that in her view illustrates how people really feel about cops: "We got out of the car. I had a line of recruits behind me, and five women came out, screaming, 'We love you, Chief.' One started crying—'You saved me! You locked me up, I got my life together, stopped using drugs.' "


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Our daughter has been taking guitar from Mike for four years. He is so patient with her and has a unique skill of connecting with a wide range of students. When attending recitals, we have seen students from about age 8 to age 58 and have noticed measurable improvement with each of them from one concert to the next. Each of them have their own style and the concerts are always a wide variety of music from classical to heavy metal. Our daughter has truly enjoyed her lessons with Mike and she is now a super busy teenager. I'm not sure if she would have stuck with it with another instructor. He has given her much more then guitar lessons. He has given her confidence in her abilities and we have watched her grow a great deal under his instruction. Highly recommended!
Great Guitar Teacher !!
by User102217 on
I want to say how much I enjoy Mike as my guitar Guru. I have been wanting to play the guitar for some time. I started out on my own I mean really how hard could it be? After my frustration hit and I wanted to use my guitar as fire wood I called Murphys Guitar in Bountiful to ask about lessons. I had never heard of Mike before and now after a year and 3 months I can honestly say WOW!!! I have never enjoyed learning so much. Right from the start Mike gave me the inspiration to really believe that I could sound like Keith Richards. Mike teaches in a way that is easy to understand and right from the start you can start playing. There are no campfire diddys and no boring lessons. Everything he teaches keeps building the skills to advance without you even knowing it.Mike really knows what he is doing and he absolutly enjoys what he is doing. He is a true Guitar and Music Master!!! Thank-you Jerry
Absolutely the Best!
by User52699 on
I spent several months trying out 3 different instructors last year, and was disappointed with each. I was beginning to think that I was just better off trying to find a way to learn on my own with my learn-guitar-at-home DVD set when I decided to try a session with Michael last February. From my first session, he had me playing a cool blue riff. No Jingle Bells or Yankee Doodle with him! He is focused on developing the highest level of skills in his students. Every technique and exercise is taught to be played to perfection. After seven months, I have learned and developed more than I would have imagined. I just wish I knew about this guy years ago.
Total Pro
by User23727 on
Mike is insanely skilled and completely devoted to his craft. Decades of pro gigs and serious study set him apart by a mile. The right choice for any musician who wants to go all the way.
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Berlin Festival: Round Up The Line-Up & Win 1×2 Tickets!
Only a month to go til the Berlin Festival opens its doors at the Tempelhofer Airport, and I'm ever so excited. I count most of the acts announced to my favorites of the past years, so I want to take a moment to dedicate this post to them.James Blake – I've seen James Blake live, presenting his debut album, in a gig at Berghain. It was an expensive gig to say the least, but totally worth it. His beyond-genre soul and dubstep mix has hyped him up and down the internets and made him a very-welcome artist in Berlin. One of my personal headliners of the year!
Hercules and Love Affair – Hercules are a Berlin institution. They're the definition of our party scene: house and vocals cleverly combined, dressed in glitter and confetti. I dare you not to dance when these guys deliver their amazing sets, and I dare you not to be impressed when they make the world shake with their tremendous voices.
Diplo – this guy is my personal rockstar for the past two or three years. Everything he touches is instant-gold – from M.I.A. to Chris Brown, let alone his own releases – House, Hip Hop and Rio Baile Funk resulting in one massive dance party. He had a gig-gone-wrong (due to the rain, of course) a couple of weeks ago for a Fashion Week party, and if he delivers the same at Berlin Festival, then this is going to be my favorite act to talk about for the weeks to come.
Mount Kimbie – What to say? With their minimalistic, dark and atmospheric dubstep-vibes they've been pretty much included in every electronic mix from here to the Boiler Room. I haven't seen them play live yet so I hope my expectations will be met.
Oh Land – Oh Land does what the Swedish do best: sweet pop music with a twist. Her show a couple of months ago at Privatclub was small and intimate, but that was perfect: the blonde beauty that calls herself Oh Land had the attention of every person in the audience. I love this kind of pop music that stays fresh and funky without coming off as over-produced bubble-gum stuff. Which might be the difference between Swedish and US music in a nutshell..
So, this was my personal round up. Now YOU have the chance to win tickets to see this extraordinary line up. All you need to do is head over to our partners FindingBerlin-Tours Facebook Page, answer the question on the wall ("What's your favorite place in Berlin and why?") and get a chance to win 1×2 tickets! Move over here, the winners will be announced next Wednesday on Facebook!
my favourite place in berlin is the airport- tempelhof. i love the feeling of freeness there.
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A good pair of white jeans is a summer staple. These are soft, stretchy, skinny and super flattering.
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A scoopneck, shirring, side pockets and a tie-waist self-belt are just a few of the fab features of this versatile sundress that goes from day to night and beach to bistro with ease.
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Wear this kicky, 5-pocket, denim mini as you would a favorite pair of jeans: with everything from tanks to sexy tops.
Ann Taylor Denim Mini Skirt, $58; Anntaylor.com
A maxi-length and apron-cut top gives this long dress a laid-back cool quotient.
Gap Denim Bib-Front Dress, $79.50; Gap.com
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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Rob Elliott reached safely in all five plate appearances and Greg Partyka drove in three runs, including a necessary insurance run on an eighth-inning double, leading Bradley (7-5-1) to a 7-6 win against Fairfield (5-8) in the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational Monday afternoon at Chain O' Lakes Park.
Elliott, who had accounted for 23 runs in Bradley's first 12 games, scored three more and drove in a fourth run Monday, going 4-for-4 with a walk and two stolen bases. Elliott moved into a tie for seventh in school history with Dan Brewer (2006-08) with 142 career runs scored. He also became the third player in school history to steal at least 60 career bases, pushing his total to 61 with his two steals Monday.
Elliott put the Braves on the board first by leading off the bottom of the first with a single, swiping second and scoring on Partyka's 2-out single.
Making his first career start, freshman lefthander David Koll cruised through the first two innings before running into trouble in the third. The Stags scored four runs on four hits and two walks in the third before starting catcher Austin Jarvis ended the inning by throwing out a would-be base stealer with another runner at third.
Bradley pulled to within 4-3 in the fourth when Elliott drew a bases-loaded walk and Jason Leblebijian followed with a hit-by-pitch.
Appearing in his first career game as the starting leftfielder, freshman Paul Solka started Bradley's 2-run sixth inning by legging out a leadoff double. He later scored on a bases-loaded wild pitch and Partyka followed with a sacrifice fly to put the Braves up, 5-4.
Solka's one-out error in the top of the seventh helped Fairfield draw even, but the Braves regained the lead for good in the home half of the inning. Rightfielder Bob Schuch led off the seventh with a single, advanced to second on a Jerrod Eigsti sacrifice and scored on a Curtiss Bunch single. The Braves picked up a needed insurance run in the eighth when Elliott led off with a single, took second on a balk and scored on Partyka's 2-out double.
Senior closer Danny Gifford (2-0), who entered with two outs in the seventh, earned the win despite giving up a run in the ninth. Gifford's effort was helped by reserve catcher Derek Sprout, who threw out the potential tying run trying to steal second to end the game. Gifford combined with relievers Steve Adkins and Patrick Flanagan to limit Fairfield to two runs on three hits in 5.0 innings, allowing the Bradley offense to rally.
After playing four games in their first four days in central Florida, Bradley will take Tuesday off before resuming their schedule in the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational by taking on Bucknell in a 5 p.m. (CST) game Wednesday at Lake Myrtle Park in Auburndale.
NOTES: Led by Elliott's play at the top of the order, Bradley has scored in the first inning in seven of the first 13 games and the Braves have scored first in 11 of the first 13 games ... Elliott has hit safely in 12 of Bradley's first 13 games and is 7-for-9 in the last two games ... For the second game in a row, Bradley ended the game by throwing out a runner trying to steal second.


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Diane Gibb, Director of Development and Fundraising of The West Island Women's Shelter, (WIWS) is well aware of domestic violence in the West Island.
One of Gibb's responsibilities is creating community awareness to a growing problem affecting many West Island women.
It was 1978 when several ladies who were victims of conjugal violence decided to band together in the same living space with the aim of mutually helping each other with their needs.
The problem grew, and on February 6, 1979, WIWS was incorporated with a grant from Centraide allowing the rental of an apartment over a garage to be utilized by eight women and their children.
Women who use the services experience violence in some way. They are slowly destroyed by the constant control, insults, and denigration.
"Today, conjugal violence has reached epidemic proportions. It affects women of all ages, knows no economic, social or ethnic boundaries and can include psychological, verbal, physical and sexual violence as well as financial control. At the WIWS, our counselors work hand in hand with victims to help them take back control of their lives. After all, every woman has the right to live without fear and with dignity," said Hélène Harvey – President of the Board of Directors at WIWS
WIWS services include a 24/7 days Crisis hot line, shelter, external services, second stage housing, (partially subsidized), prevention and awareness.
"There has been a significant increase in requests for information from family and friends of victims of conjugal violence. Often, these people who are closest to the victims wonder how to best intervene while being supportive and keeping their own boundaries intact. At the WIWS, not only do we offer help to the women and children but we also offer support for their family and friends," said a WIWS councilor.
"Women between the ages of 16-25 are four times as susceptible to this type of violence, Gibb told The Suburban.
200 plus women receive in house consultation while living at the shelter or living at Alternat'Elle (second stage subsidized housing), or external consultation while living in the community.
Over 120 children receive the same consultation. Every summer, WIWS offers a counseling and activity group for kids between the ages of 6-12.
"I arrived with a heart which was so completely broken; I could not control my emotions. Ilanded at the shelter in a completely unknown milieu, with three children. It was not clear at all how it would all end up. The only thing I knew was that we were in a secure environment.
"I got to know my individual needs firstly as a woman, and secondly as a mother. I
Reconnected with my rights and my limits and I am slowly incorporating them into my daily life," said B (name protected).
"I am now proud to say that I have retrieved my abilities and qualities as a woman. I am slowly taking back control of my life in an appropriate way, not an easy task."
After having experienced violence of all sorts for over 10 years, it is especially difficult in getting over the sexual violence which had an enormous impact on me," B said.
"This year, our focus will be on developing community events aimed at increasing public awareness about conjugal violence. Our goal is to work toward social changes directed at eliminating this form of abuse. Through our various activities -- such as our Fall Conference on Conjugal Violence (open to the public), our own fundraising activities plus joint fundraising activities with the business community -- we expect to significantly increase our visibility in the community," added Gibb.
A special fundraising event to benefit WIWS will be taking place on Friday August 15 at Chapters/Indigo bookstore, Pointe-Claire between 3:30pm-9:30pm.
WIWS is currently distributing personalized bookmarks, which will trigger a 10% donation on sales to the organization during that time period.
"It is a great corporate initiative. It helps making a difference in our attempt in eliminating conjugal violence, proudly stated Gibb.
Further information on WIWS can be viewed on the following link:
Telephone: (514) 620-4845


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More: It sounds like some of it was done live in the studio with just a few over-dubs ... is that right?
CK: Some of the tracks were done that way. Others were just put together like bricks in the foundation of a house. "Carol of the Bells" was basically Robbie Kondor playing piano. Robbie is also a family member – he was married to Sherry [Kondor], my manager and daughter. And his son is Dylan Kondor, who plays guitar on one of the tracks. And Robbie was also on tour with me and James [Taylor] playing keyboards, mandolin, and violin. On "Carol of the Bells," Robbie did this "ding ding a ding ding" and I sing the part "sweet silver bells," and then Louise had the idea to work with an arranger and come up with parts for a choir: She got a [six-member] African-American choir. So that was a complete surprise to me when I heard it; I think my e-mail back to Louise was, "genius."
More: I noticed that "Carol of the Bells" was written the same year that your mother was born, 1916, which I learned from her obituary in the Miami Herald.
CK: Isn't that a beautiful piece? I would like to talk about my mom, particularly since this is a family thing and since Louise is my oldest daughter and knew my mom better than the other kids, although they all really knew her well. Louise was very close to my mom, and we felt my mom's energy as we were making this album, and my mom has been inspiring. She always liked the theater. Some of this I deal with in my book: She learned music because her mother wanted her to be a concert pianist, and my mother's love and passion was theater, but she learned enough music to teach me. My grandmother wound up getting to see me play in Carnegie Hall – it was once-removed, but meantime my mother followed her passion. As an adult, she owned a theater in the East Village [of Manhattan]. She wrote a wonderful play that at some point, when I get a chance, I want to see if I can get somebody to actually improve it and mount it. Toward the very end of her life, she also wrote a children's story that I want to get out. My mother had this passion for writing and theater that she's passed down to me and to Louise. We are the most visible manifestations of that gift, and she was so inspiring, and we felt her energy so much as part of this project.
More: You were a groundbreaker with Tapestry, and there aren't that many women producers out there, and Louise is now producing… It's interesting that behind the scenes your mother supported your endeavors, and you've done the same thing with your daughter.
CK: Yes, and the connection, the chain goes on. I'm going to try not to get weepy when I talk about this, but back to the "Chanukah Prayer": it starts with me and then Hayden has the 2nd verse, and then Louise takes the middle 8, and then there's this instrumental passage, and the last phrases you hear at the end of the prayer, when I say, [sings line] and Louise does the next line, and echoes that, then Hayden takes it on into the future generations. I was so moved by the concept of seeing the march of the generations going on into the future as that song ends. It's just so about family. My mother was about family, too, and it manifested in the fact that we are a good, close family. I have two other children who have a different father – Charlie Larkey is their father – but we're like one family. We don't say, "my half-sister, my half-brother" –we're just one big family.
More: You'll be 70 years old next year; how do you stay so young looking – is it from living in rural Idaho?
CK: Probably Idaho air and clean water and all that, but I think I have good genes. My mom lived to 94 and always looked really young. When you look at Louise, you think she's in her 30's, and so I think we have the genes where we look younger than our age.


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Johan Franzen scored three goals Tuesday night, helping the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche.
The win was Detroit's second in a row after a six-game losing streak.
Nicklas Lidstrom got the Wings on the board at 8:54 of the first period. Colorado defenseman Ryan Wilson cleared the puck off the end boards right out into the slot, where Lidstrom was all alone for a one-timer past goalie Semyon Varlamov.
Franzen's first of the night, originally credited to Valtteri Filppula, gave Detroit a two-goal lead just 2:36 into the second. Filppula carried the puck into the Colorado zone on a power play and held up along the right wing boards, giving Henrik Zetterberg time to get to the bottom of the right circle. Filppula sent the puck to Zetterberg, who moved it on to Jiri Hudler at the top of the left faceoff circle for a pass back to Filppula, who fired a shot past Varlamov that was tipped by Franzen in the slot on the way through.
Another deflection 4:17 later would give Franzen two goals on the night, when he tipped Niklas Kronwall's slap-pass from the left point past Varlamov from the slot.
Jean-Sebastien Giguere replaced Varlamov in the Avalanche net after allowing two power play goals on three shots with the man advantage.
Colorado got on the board with a power play tally of their own at 8:18 of the middle period, with rookie Gabriel Landeskog banging the puck out from under Detroit netminder Jimmy Howard and into the net.
Danny Cleary restored the Red Wings' three-goal lead with 5:14 remaining in regulation, first tipping a drive by Pavel Datsyuk, then going to the net to knock home the rebound.
The Avs cut it to 4-2 with a Milan Hejduk power play goal with 3:05 remaining. Hejduk picked up a loose puck right in front of the Detroit net and backhanded it past Howard.
Franzen completed his hat trick to wrap up the game's scoring, lofting a backhander from the neutral zone into the empty Colorado net with 32 seconds remaining.
Each team scored twice on the power play on the night. The Avalanche had three tries with the extra attacker while the Red Wings had five.
Howard made 24 stops on 26 Colorado shots. Varlamov stopped 13 of the 16 shots he faced before Giguere came in and made 12 saves on 13 shots.
The Red Wings are back in action on Friday when they host the Edmonton Oilers.
Notes: Todd Beretuzzi (illness) and Patrick Eaves (back) were the scratched forwards for Detroit, while Mike Commodore was a healthy scratch on the blueline.
It's the Colorado Avalanche at Detroit tonight, with the Red Wings hoping to build on their 5-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday and get a winning streak going.
Todd Bertuzzi and Patrick Eaves remain out for the Wings, giving Fabian Brunnstrom another chance in the Detroit lineup. On the blue line, Jakub Kindl swaps back in for Mike Commodore. Jimmy Howard gets the start in goal.
Game time is 7:30 PM. TV is FSD.
Gift for the Avs. Awful call to put them on the power play, then charitable non whistle when the puck was covered.
Cleary bangs home the rebound of his own tip of a Datsyuk shot. Important goal, gives back some breathing room.
Damn. Wings should have been able to clear that from the edge of the crease. Lets see if it matters.
Johan Franzen
Credit: Clark Rasmussen
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Adjunct to January 16 At the Back Fence...Reader Buried Treasures for 2005
I really feel like I should have this massive list of buried treasure because it has been a very good reading year but when I look back at my records I realised that I have read very good books written by non-big-name authors, and many books published in 2005, and many that are romances but very few that satisfy all three criteria. So ...
His Secondhand Wife by Cheryl St. John as a buried treasure. And I would add another one by CSJ: Prairie Wife. I gave this one an A-. This is a marriage in trouble story that had me sobbing. As the book begins the h/h have lost their baby son. As the story develops, we see how they each handled this type of loss differently. This is a very emotional and gripping story about the healing power of love. (His Secondhand Wife earned a B+ at AAR)
Another book I don't see much buzz about was RIDE THE FIRE by Pamela Clare. Set in pre-Revolutionary War America, RTF tells the story of two physically and emotionally scarred people. Another wonderful story about the healing power of love. KristieJ recommended this book and I'm so glad I read it. (His Secondhand Wife earned a B at AAR)
I recently finished TWILIGHT by Stephenie Meyer that I haven't heard much about here. This is a YA vampire book told in first person by Bella who moves to a rainy dreary town in Washington where she meets Edward, a teenage vampire. Meyer is a new author. This book seems to be getting lots of buzz in the YA world, but I recommend it to all vampire romance lovers. It's that good. (His Secondhand Wife earned a B at AAR)
Linnea Sinclair - Finders Keepers. As avid Star Wars and Star Trek Fan I loved this action packed romantic science fiction, the powerful lead couple, the verbal sparring, the wonderful kick-ass heroine and the fascinating galaxy.
Bachelor Boys by Kate Saunders - A wonderful, sweet story about a little girl who grows up next to a family with two young boys and how the kids stay friends and more into their adulthood.
Her Perfect Earl by Bethany Brooks - A young woman becomes governess to five young children. Shades of The Sound of Music without the songs, but an excellent, traditional Regency. (Her Perfect Earl earned a B from AAR)
Every Boy's Got One by Meg Cabot -- This features Ms. Cabot's trademark humor but to me the setting was the real draw. If you can't afford a trip to Italy, and want to have a few laughs, read this book. (Every Boy's Got One earned a B from AAR)
The Go-To Girl by Louise Bagshawe - A funny UK chick lit romance about an ugly duckling scr1pt-reader whose co-workers try to steal her ideas.
Another paranormal by an author new to me this year was A Taste of Crimson by Marjorie K. Liu. I thought it was excellent (by far the strongest of the Crimson titles - all by different authors.) Because I enjoyed it so much, I read Tiger Eye by Liu, also published in 2005. The first half was great, but the rest didn't work for me. Nevertheless, I will definitely be looking for future books by Liu. (A Taste of Crimson earned a B from AAR)
An overlooked author of western historicals is Jenna Kernan. She had two excellent titles in 2005 - The Trapper and Turner's Woman.
THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT by Lydia Joyce - I enjoyed this second effort more than her first and I loved the atmosphere she created. I also liked the dark, almost ominous sexual relationship between Sebastian and Sarah. (The Music of the Night earned DIK status at AAR)
DARK DESIRES by Eve Silver - I loved the sort of Jack the Ripper-esque spin she put on the story and she brought the East End alive for the reader. The mystery was engaging and the romance steamy and Damien was just plain dreamy! (Dark Desires earned a B- at AAR)
DEDICATION by Janet Mullaney - just a really different take on the Regency. Mature leads with past issues to resolve before they can see if they can start again. Some flaws but on the whole a read that I really enjoyed. Refreshing. (Dedication earned a B at AAR)
MY DEMON'S KISS by Lucy Blue - I just really liked the images that this book evoked, both violent and fanciful. I'm a sucker for a reluctant vampire and Simon is determined to hold onto his humanity and his faith no matter what. Isabel is a wonderfully likable heroine and the villain is scarily evil. (My Demon's Kiss earned a C+ at AAR)
THE NAKED TRUTH by Amy J Fetzer - Can't list it in my top reads of the year because it was rife with spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors and improper word usage but as a action/suspense adventure I found no equal this year. It's a non-stop roller coaster ride complete with globe-trotting, steamy romance and a game of who-can-you-trust.
SHE'S GOT THE LOOK by Leslie Kelly - I found myself really enjoying this contemporary romance and I guess it's because I really liked the leads. Nick and Melody were great characters and ultimately made a great couple.
BORN OF THE SHADOWS by Cyndi Friberg - I've raved about this book many times on these boards and I can't seem to stop. Originally out in ebook form in 2004, it was released in paperback this past September. I just find this story to be original and unusual and very steamy and romantic. It's the ultimate redemption story when Gideon, an angel on the outs with God must decide whether to be redeemed or to Fall with his friend Lucifer. The wonderful Naomi is a key factor in his choice. Loved it.
"The Lily Brand" by Sandra Schwab (The Lily Brand earned a B from AAR)
"With Child" by Janice Kay Johnson (With Child earned a DIK status from AAR)
"If Andy Warhol Had a Girlfriend" by Alison Pace (If Andy Warhol Had a Girlfriend earned a B from AAR)
(AAR uses BYRON for its romance reference needs)
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