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I first visited the Netherlands in 1987 to write an article on the founder of Holland's first cannabis-seed company. Titled "The King of Cannabis," the article described how an Australian named Nevil established a mail-order company in Holland. He lived in a mansion filled with growrooms that I dubbed "Cannabis Castle." While working on the article, I met the founders of Cultivators Choice, an almost defunct American cannabis-seed company. They told me about the spectacular California harvest festivals of the '70s. That's when I got the idea of holding a cannabis harvest festival in Amsterdam.
In January, our former grow guru Dr. Indoors, a photographer and I flew over as the only three judges. Four seed companies entered: Super Sativa Seed Club, Sensi Seed Club, the Seed Bank and a late entry, Cultivators Choice, who won the Cup. However, Nevil had already purchased all the Cultivators Choice strains, including Skunk #1, Haze and Pollyanna. Cultivators Choice soon disbanded, and Nevil dominated the event for the next few years using their stock.
Surprisingly, there wasn't a lot of support for the Cup inside High Times. Someone branded it a scheme for me to disappear with my friends and consume cannabis for a week. Stung by this criticism, I decided not to attend the vastly underfunded event for a while. Instead, I pondered a return in the distant future.
The 2nd Cup had the same four seed companies, but more samples and six judges, including Ed Rosenthal and Patty Collins. An awards dinner was held at the Yum-Yum restaurant, and the Seed Bank swept all awards.
The 3rd Cup's judges included Furry Freak Brothers artists Gilbert Shelton and Paul Mavrides, as well as the founders of the Provos, the most famous Dutch activists from the '60s. The Seed Bank won again; Shelton and Mavrides became the first world-class artists to create official artwork; and the Provos staged a demonstration at the Awards Show objecting to forced sex habits of plants, a protest against sinsemilla!
Unfortunately, a few weeks later the DEA launched an operation designed to shut down the Seed Bank and High Times. A prosecutor in New Orleans claimed the Seed Bank was a secret division of HT. The Dutch government refused to extradite Nevil, who was forced into hiding to prevent a DEA kidnapping. He was eventually nabbed while visiting his family in Australia, jumped bail and disappeared.
The 4th Cup became a "coffeeshop crawl," as seed companies went underground and refused to enter. The Blue Bird, Free City, La Tertullia and the Hustler all submitted varieties. The judges included Simon Vinkenoog and Rodger Belknap, who resigned when he realized none of strains deserved the title. Vinkenoog also complained about mediocre samples.
The 5th Cup saw the return of the seed companies. Nevil's Seed Bank had been incorporated into Ben Dronkers' Sensi Seed Club, resulting in the Sensi Seed Bank. Rumors abounded that Nevil had secretly resumed residence at the Castle. Other entries came from Homegrown Fantasy and Blue Bird. Judges included Elvy Musikka and Dr. Eric Fromberg. The awards dinner was held at the Garden Cafe.
The 6th Cup marked my less-than-triumphant return after a five-year hiatus. I came with a lot of new ideas concerning the plant's spiritual significance, good intentions sabotaged by poor communication after the Dutch coordinator pulled out and replaced himself with Cannabis in Amsterdam (who would later evolve into the highly respected seed company, THSeeds). I did have some powerful ceremonial tools, real silver Cannabis Cups forged by Robin Ludwig based on a sketch drawn by his daughter, an image now recognized throughout the world. The budget was still meager, but I did have some supplemental funds, provided by entry fees paid by 50 people who responded to a late-breaking ad in High Times. Celebrity judges included Gatewood Galbraith, Jack Herer, Paul Krassner and Sebastian Bach. Four seed companies entered: Dutch Passion, NHV, Nirvana and Sensi Seed Bank. Fifteen coffeeshops from Amsterdam and seven from outside also entered. Dronkers' Sensi Seed Bank won, but Arjan's Greenhouse made a surprisingly strong debut.
Seven hundred judges showed for the 7th Cup. Kenny Scharf did the artwork. The event included a Hemp Expo at the Pax Party House and opening ceremonies at the Melkweg. For the first time, the Sensi Seed Bank operated a tour to Cannabis Castle, where Nevil bred many of his award-winning strains. The highly theatrical show featured the appearance of a mysterious character called "The Phantom." Three seed companies entered: Sensi Seed Bank, Cerebral Seeds and Positronics.
A separate competition was held for 15 coffeeshops. The celebrity judges included Soma, Chris Conrad, Jack Herer and Enuff Z'Nuff. Sensi Seed Bank won the Cannabis Cup with Jack Herer, an unstable hybrid of Haze, Northern Lights #5 and Skunk #1. The Cup had become a worldwide media event: An hour-long documentary was shown on Tokyo TV, and a lengthy article appeared in the New York Times Magazine, complete with a flowering "sea-of-green" clone on the cover. The head of the local Dutch police visited the Expo and came away favorably impressed by the spiritual vibrations of the event.
The 8th Cup attracted 1,500 judges, 21 coffeeshops, two entries from US growers, one entry from Canada, one entry from Switzerland, and five seed companies (Sensi Seed Bank, Serious Seeds, Dutch Passion, Sagarmatha Seeds and Seeds of Courage). Morley Safer from 60 Minutes attended, along with more than 50 other reporters and media representatives from around the globe. The celebrity judges included Stephen and Ina May Gaskin, Alex and Allyson Grey, Ed Rosenthal and Chef Ra. The first-ever Cannabis Cup wedding was performed during the ceremonies, which were directed by Garrick Beck. Alex Grey painted a portrait of "Cannabia," and did a body painting on one of the dancers to bring the portrait to life. Arjan of the Green House led the winners by taking four Cups, including the Cannabis Cup. Sensi Seed Bank won the Seed Company Cup; Blue Bird won the Hash Cup.
The 9th Cup was hampered by new limitations on cannabis imposed under the plans to unify Europe's currencies. The Cannabis Castle Tour was canceled, and the official strains were not put on display in the Judges' Lounge. However, the appearance of many Native American celebrities, including John Trudell, former chairman of the American Indian Movement, created one of the most powerful Cups ever. De Dampkring pulled off a major upset, capturing four Cups, including the Cannabis Cup. Celebrity judges included Dennis Peron, Mel Frank, John Trudell, Mila, Felipe Chavez and Eagle Bill.
The Counterculture Hall of Fame became a part of the event at the 10th Cup, when Bob Marley become the first inductee. Marley's widow, Rita Marley, made a surprise trip from Jamaica to join the festivities and declared onstage: "I know Bob's presence is with us here tonight." The entire High Times staff attended and many were made celebrity judges. Also on the list were Ras Menelik, Rocker T, Robin Ludwig, Mountain Girl and Rita Marley. The Cannabis Cup Band stole the show with a four-hour tribute to Bob Marley, emceed by Chef Ra. The Awards Night was MCed by counterculture icon Paul Krassner, and De Dampkring repeated as winner of the Cannabis Cup. Homegrown Fantasy upset the Sensi Seed Bank to win the seed-company Cup.
The 11th Cup featured high priest John Sinclair, who supervised the ceremonial inductions of Louis Armstrong and Mezz Mezzrow into the Hall of Fame. "Pops gave us the solo," said Sinclair, "But Mezz gave us the nickel bag." Greenhouse won, but only after de Dampkring pulled out, citing the event had become too commercial and expensive to compete in.
The 12th Cup was the Beat Cup, as Jack Kerouac, Neal Cassady, Allen Ginsberg and William Burroughs were inducted into the Hall of Fame. Celebrity judges included Robert Anton Wilson, Carolyn Cassady, John Cassady, and Paul Krassner. Fishbone, Culture, Kottonmouth Kings, and Control Machete were among the many acts that performed. Because some coffeeshop owners had been less than thrilled with the balloting procedure over the years, they were given the job of voting for the seed companies. This harebrained idea produced tremendous confusion, and eventually resulted in several ballots being disqualified. The Greenhouse won the Cannabis Cup. The seed companies now competed for two Cups (Sativa and Indica); Sensi Seeds won Sativa and Paradise Seeds won Indica.
In 2000, the 13th Cup was dedicated to honoring the Goddess, and dozens of female cannabis celebrities were flown in from around the world. Ina May Gaskin, founder of the modern midwife movement, became the first living inductee into the Hall of Fame. Vancouver-based cannabis comedian Watermelon MCed the awards show. The Upright Citizens Brigade performed two nights of skits. Patti Smith blew the roof off the Melkweg in one of her greatest live performances. The Five Points Band (starring Robin Ludwig) opened for Jefferson Starship. Galactic also appeared.
For the first time, the Cannabis Cup voting was not open to the general public. This responsibility was given to the Cannabis Castaways, six people chosen based on video entries. Stranded on a houseboat for three days with unlimited access to the coffeeshop strains, the Castaways eventually selected Blueberry from the Noon as the winner. Seed-company winners included Kali Mist from Serious Seeds for Sativa, and Blueberry from Dutch Passion for Indica.
The 14th Cup celebrated the induction of Paul Krassner, first living male, into the Hall of Fame. A founder of the alternative press, the Yippies and regular columnist for High Times, Krassner is considered the dean of underground journalism in America. The event was considerably scaled-down, due to the 9/11 tragedy, which severely affected sales. Sweet Tooth from Barney's Breakfast Bar dominated both the Cannabis Cup and the Press Cup, coming out on top in the popular vote and the blind competition. Performances were provided by 311 and Steel Pulse, among others.
At the 15th Cup—the "Peace Cup"—Bob Dylan and Joan Baez were inducted into the Hall of Fame. The event was immortalized by the creation of the first Cannabis Cup DVD. Morning Glory from Barney's won the Cannabis Cup; Mother's Finest from Sensi Seed Bank won Sativa; Hog from THSeeds won Indica. Unfortunately, the Pax Party House, home of the expo for nine straight years, closed its doors shortly after the event.
At the 16th Cup, Jack Herer was inducted in the Hall of Fame during the "conspiracy" Cup, which was so-named because of Herer's landmark conspiracy book, "The Emperor Wears No Clothes." Hawaiian Snow from Greenhouse won the Cannabis Cup; White Haze from White Label Seeds won Sativa; MK-ULTRA from THSeeds won Indica. Unfortunately, for the first time, the event lost money and the tour operator had to be removed. Because of the losses, the 17th Cup was forced to scale down to one venue.


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THE BOSS of the Rock shopping complex has apologised to motorists caught up in launch-day queues and has vowed to solve the problem.
Centre director David Laycock said 70,000 people attended the July 16 unveiling — 20,000 more than expected.
The bumper crowd, combined with teething problems with car parks and traffic lights, meant some drivers were stuck in traffic queues for up to an hour.
One of them was Alison Morris, who said: "I visited the car park on Friday.
"I was trying to exit from the 5th floor of the multi-storey car park, where three lanes of queuing traffic were very slowly merging into one.
"In all my years, I have never had to queue for this long and am outraged at the bad planning of this new modern design."
More than 150,000 shoppers descended on the Bury town centre shopping and retail hub throughout the weekend to get a glimpse of the Vue Cinema, AMF Bowling alley and shops such as Debenhams, Marks and Spencer and Primark.
Mr Laycock said: "I would like to apologise to anyone who was caught up in the problems we had with access and parking on Friday and Saturday.
"We reacted by sending 12 members of staff to the car park to explain what was happening, give them free drinks from Costa and direct them on and off the car park where necessary.
"On Sunday, we were able to change the sequencing of traffic on to Rochdale Road, which has made the situation much better.
"For the next three weeks, we will have members of staff directing motorists on and off the car park.
"We have coned off certain areas to make the car park easier to navigate.
"We will be installing colour-coded signs on the car park to aid drivers.
"As of July 19 — three days after the opening — we have had no problems with parking.
"But we know we have to get parking right and we will do everything we can to do so."

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The Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference gathers professionals in the engine community to share the latest in advanced combustion engine research and development. The DEER Conference fosters information exchange and collaboration, which is imperative in the success and timely deployment of new, high-efficiency engine technologies. These technologies will help reduce our transportation sector's oil consumption and emissions of greenhouse gases and criteria pollutants.
At DEER, original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, entrepreneurs, national laboratories, universities, and nonprofit organizations attend presentations and poster exhibits featuring DOE-funded research and development. Additionally, the DEER exhibit hall features more than 50 companies showcasing the latest innovations, products, and services.
Information on the next DEER conference will be posted here when it is available. The Conference is tentatively scheduled for Fall 2016.
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Democratic lawmakers produced their version of severe budget cuts that will be necessary in California if the Legislature (they control) or voters (they are trying to scare) refuse to extend temporary tax hikes to help close the $26.6 billion deficit.
Some of the more shocking proposals include allowing oil drilling off the Santa Barbara Coast (environmental outage), end class-size reduction efforts in kindergarten through third grade (educators and parents), reduce wetland firefighting (headline grabber) and stop various safety programs (alarmist tactic). All this and more according to the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office at the request of (surprise) Democratic lawmakers.
The list goes on to include a cut of 9 percent from state employee pay and college tuition hikes (to appear fair). The proposed package total is $13.5 billion, an addition to the $12.5 billion in cuts already suggested by Gov. Jerry Brown. Interestingly, the above cuts are the headline grabbers released quickly before any sort of public debate commences..
Now come the unanswered questions about the legality of these cuts. A rattled Jerry Brown insists that such cuts are an ongoing process and "much-needed retrenchment" in spending that consistently outstrips revenues. But are they legal?
The first stop in answering the question may be with the federal government. Brown personally asked U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius (definitely not the final authority) for federal waivers to allow the state to reshape federally supported "safety net" services claiming she is "receptive" thus far.
This is actually code for asking the federal government to allocate more money to public assistance (welfare) at their level, freeing California of self-legislated financial burdens. With last the swearing-in last month of a Republican House majority, the liklihood of this request in a very blue state is almost a certainty - "You're on your own."
These expenditures represent the biggest chunk of the permanent spending cuts the governor proposes. The opposition to this is vociferous to put it mildly - something the governor is banking on. But the truly amusing part of his dramatic, media-driven plan doesn't mention a word about bankrupt state worker pensions and their politically powerful unions – Brown's most ardent supporters and last November's largest campaign contributors.
The scare tactics are intentional. The hope being it will shock voters into seeing the world through Jerry Brown's distorted and very political spectrum. There is little mentioned in the media about those who have called for deep cuts over the decades in areas that truly are now choking the life from the state's coffers. Now that the crisis is at an economic meltdown, cuts are urged in secondary locations rather than the ultimate sources.
The coming months will find a robust debate among legislators, of which a sizable majority are Democrats. It will be interesting to see if voters are fooled by this public relations blitzkrieg or send the partisan governor back to the drawing board to rethink the fate of those more culpable.
As he said during his campaign, "This time around is my last political office." Let's see if he has the political guts to do what's right for California and no his political cronies.
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Taken last week while I was in Seattle. This is right off of Pike Place Market.
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Failed bid gives broadcaster a free kick
Richard Hinds Australia won't host the party but at least SBS lets us watch.
The final count up
Richard Hinds Success rate aside, Ten has worked hard for the AFL.
Wallabies not the only Cup losers
Richard Hinds Coming as it has in the midst of the AFL finals, the lack of wall-to-wall free-to-air coverage of the Rugby World Cup is not likely to have many Melburnians marching in the streets.
The Final Story
Series continues to make its mark
Richard Hinds A filmmaker is preserving stories from the great AFL grand finals.
Low profile coverage
Pup takes the reins away from network gaze
Richard Hinds Deep down, there might be a sense of relief from the new Australian captain that his first Test series as skipper against Sri Lanka will be played in the most low-key circumstances
Pup takes the reins away from network gaze
Richard Hinds Deep down, there might be a sense of relief from the new Australian captain that his first Test series as skipper against Sri Lanka will be played in the most low-key circumstances
Fans fall for brash and barge approach
Richard Hinds Wit and wordplay get shoved aside in the raucous world of footy commentary.
A world of sport
Richard Hinds A compelling ESPN series sets the standard for sporting documentaries.
Ball's in their court
Richard Hinds A big serve is expected from Channel Seven's first coverage of Wimbledon.
Missed conversion
Richard Hinds Sport was reality television before the term was coined, so it has always been surprising there have not been that many great fly-on-the wall sports documentaries.
You've been warned
Richard Hinds Despite Channel Seven's suggestions the network is looking to hire new commentators, there remains a strong possibility it will on-sell two of the games purchased as part of the new rights agreement.
Biased commentary a Blight for fans
Richard Hinds IT WAS not so much what Malcolm Blight said during Gold Coast's first match against Carlton that has prompted debate but the excruciating sounds he made.
Cunning propaganda by AFL and clubs
Richard Hinds The St Kilda propaganda film The Challenge, shown on the eve of the AFL season, provided a few interesting behind-the-scene glimpses of a controversial and, to sections of the media, notoriously...
Why AFL is such a dud to watch on TV
Richard Hinds Australian football remains one of the worst of all television sports.
World Cup isn't given the time of day
Richard Hinds YES, Channel Nine - along with Fox Sports - has the rights to the cricket World Cup. No, it is not showing live a potentially entertaining match between Australia and New Zealand.
A new outlook
Seven serves up a winning coverage
Richard Hinds Prophecies made in this space before the Australian Open that Seven's coverage would not be vastly improved this year by a few production tweaks have proven about as accurate as Glenn McGrath's...
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It's Open season on tennis hopes
Richard Hinds For the sporting parochialist bruised and bloodied after an abject month on the couch watching the Ashes, the seasonal televisual infatuation with tennis is likely to provide only the sort of comfort...
The contest to deliver World Cup news
Richard Hinds 'And the nation that will host the 2022 World Cup is . . .'
It's time to rewrite the rulebook
Richard Hinds The outcome of the federal election is (sort of) decided. Now, the stage has been cleared for the big TV game.
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Encyclopedia of Jazz Musicians
Borstlap, Michiel
Borstlap, Michiel, pianist, composer; b. The Hague, Netherlands, 5 August 1966. His father Dick introduced him to the piano while still an infant. His mother is a classical pianist, father an avant garde composer.
In 1971, he began formally taking classical piano lessons. Lennie Tristano was an early favorite. While in high school he had two piano teachers, one classical and one for jazz. His jazz playing quickly developed with the support of Rob Madna and Henk Elberhout.' At around 17 or 18 he began playing cafes and bars. He was also playing on a professional soccer team, but eventually had to devote himself just to music. In 1986, he was the Composition Award presented by Dutch Radio. At the Hilversum Conservatory came, he took a summer job at a jazz club in Spain for 90 successive nights. Studied at the Hilversum Conservatory (studied with Henk Elkerbout, Rob Madna, and Frans Van Dalen).
He graduated from the Hilversum Conservatory in 1992, founding his own group and winning the prize for best soloist at the Europ' Jazz Contest in Brussels that same year. Offered a teaching post which he accepted for a while on a part time basis. He has played with many of the leading Dutch musicians such as Han Bennink and Ernst Reijseger as well as the Americans Les Paul, Eric Person, and Dave Liebman.
He won the 1996 Thelonious Monk Competition for composition with his piece "Memory of Enchantment" and Herbie Hancock (one of the judges) declared him his favorite young pianist and performed the piece with Wayne Shorter on national ABC-TV from the Kennedy Center in Wash., D.C. on Nov. 25. The piece helped to initiate the duet project of Hancock and Shorter and was featured on their album 1+1 and at every concert during their worldwide tour. He has since toured internationally with his own group, with the jazz-rock group White House which he founded in 1996, and with Eric Person's band.
He is a regular at the North Sea and other major jazz festivals, and appeared at the palace in Amsterdam in 1997. He is a guest lecturer at the Amsterdam Conservatory.
Day Off (1992); The Sextet Live! (1995); Residence (1997); White House (1997); Han Bennink/M.B./Ernst Glerum, "3" (1997)
As sideperson:
Sylvi Lane: In The Palm Of My Hand (1994); Loet vd Lee Quartete: Going Walkabout (1996); Ad Colen Quartet: Naked (1997)
Films and television broadcasts:
STREETNOISE 12/1997 (short film)
Live at the North Sea Jazz Festival (EBU TV LIVE IN 17 COUNTRIES) 7/1997
Plantage (Hanneke Groenteman) 4/1997
TV 'Masterclass' Villa Achterwerk VPRO 2/1997
Compilation of 1996 Han Reiziger TV Show 12/1996
Guest at `Tineke' (+ White House) 12/1996
Interview at CNN 11/1996
Interview at ABC 11/1996
Guest at `Middageditie' (+ White House) 11/1996
Guest at `Een Goeie dag met Jos Brink' 11/1996
Guest with Jules Deelder TV Show (+ White House ) 11/1996
Guest with Han Reiziger TV Show (White House) 10/1996
Live at the North Sea JazzFestival (Michiel Borstlap Sextet) 7/1996
Guest at Paul Haenen TV Show (reporting tour Africa) 4/1996
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Stacey Ward Kelly is an artist who primarily works in fine art photography. She has exhibited her work in San Francisco, Boston and New York. She also teaches visual art and is the founder and director of the Beacon Art Salon, a group that supports and promotes the arts in Beacon, NY. Ms. Ward Kelly has created several fine art photography books of her work and was the editor of "Beacon Soul", a collection of art and words by local artists. In addition to creating "Audrey Chibbaro Lived Here" she was the coauthor and photographer for "Good Food from the Farm", by Stacey and Carrie Ward Kelly, a collection of writings, recipes and images from their local CSA farm. Stacey's was one of 74 international artists who donated their work and are featured in the blurb publication, "Freedom and Art", a book in support of the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, the recognized leader of Burma, whose proceeds go to Amnesty International. http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/367936
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Custody battles can be pretty nasty. Former Playboy Plamate Ida Ljungquist, the first African born playmate, is going to find soon. Joshua R. Lang is ready to go to court over their Chihuahua Bonnie. He claims the dog is his. See pictures, a video below.
Joshua Lang has petitioned the Santa Monica Superior Court to order the dog to be brought back to him, or in the alternative, to allow visitation time. He claims that he bought the dog, and therefore it belongs to him. Ljungqvist says that the dog was a gift to her from her husband during a difficult time in their relationship.
Lang had filed for divorce on September 19, 2008. I guess there must be a prenuptial agreement, otherwise the dog would be half hers and half his. Looks like this is turning into a nasty divorce. Along with the dog, there are accusations that she stole some of his property when she left in September.
Lang claims he loves the dog and misses her tremendously. He compared the dog to being like his own child. He also claims, among other things that he took care of the dog the first night he brought her home, while Ida went out on the town. Further, he claims he took care of the dog, walked and fed her, and that Ljungqvist did nothing to care for her.
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*still fuming at computer*
Some general impressions from the very active, quite bloody, MA-05 debate tonight.
OK, Thompson is delightfully kooky and off the deep end, but entertaining, fairly articulate, except when he gets into a libertarian screed…then he talks a mile a minute and sounds really kooky.
Hayes is a Republican (even unto the war) but running independent. Sure, he can say so, I suppose. He's somewhat articulate, I think actually would have made a better Republican candidate than Ogo turned out to be.
Ogo made a total ass of himself, again not answering the damn question on the SCHIP veto. What's more, he answered the question on how he'd deal with gangs with making Bush's tax cuts permanent. And and big WTF to him?
Murphy did good, he really needs to leave off the forced "Kennedy oratory style" he tried to get away with in his closing and opening statements. I dunno how it came off on TV, but it didn't work in person. He's at his best when he shows off his understanding of the question he's asked, because he really has come a long way in being comfortable doing that, and he does actually answer the question. Patrick also had several instances of rebuttals that cut, especially when Ogo tried to get away with equivocating (which he did all night) on Social Security.
Ogo scored a couple points maybe (honestly though, he sounded like a walking Republican talking point), but he lost far more. He really seemed clueless. For instance, he does understand that he can't go to Congress and rewrite a bill that's already passed, right? I think he said at one point (regarding the SCHIP veto override) that that will take a whole two weeks to get to that override vote - if he were in Congress now, he'd be working to redo the provision that (he thinks) will let all the undocumented workers get free health care (uh, ok). Right. Because rewriting the actual bill and going through committee and then getting it on the floor won't take three or four months. *shakes head* Clueless. And if he's not clueless and knows better, he's a dishonest person.
Niki Tsongas stayed focused, answered questions (unlike Ogo) and with some exceptions where I more agree with Murphy than Tsongas on specifics, is a true Democrat who understands the stakes. The biggest disappointment I'd say on her performance is that she fell into the "have to say I'd support funding for the troops because Republicans will say I'm anti-troop if I don't" equivocation. It's not even politically dangerous to say the words "cut the funding" now, folks, it's what the American people want.
BMG also covered this live and has post-debate commentary.
The candidates just walked in, and I'm all wired up, so I guess that I am liveblogging.
Run Politics is here, doing some real cool live stuff including online submitted questions and an intriguing "View upcoming questions" that is a mystery to me, so check it out.
Watch it live (online), by the way, at any of these links listed at BMG.
WBZ WUML (91.5FM) is also airing it live! Right now! Also LTC Channel 8 if you're in Lowell.
OK the Run Politics thing is really funky! You can rate the candidates as they answer…check it out, click on the Dashboard in the Run Politics site.
Opening statements: Patrick Murphy: didn't raise money for race but for charities in this race. I didn't know that. Seems politically shaky but interesting idea. Shared sacrifice act. Will accept no larger salary in Congress than 5th district average, no heath care.
Kevin Thompson: Talks about monopoly, Democrat controlled Congress, misleading statement about tax and spend Dems, who got thrown out in 1994…uh…Clinton and the Dems cut some spending, notably in the industrial military complex. Talks about how handing the reigns over to the Repubs didn't work.
So far he's not mentioning how the Constitution Party is really conservative, far-libertarian, Instead focuses on constitution…well, all well and good. Talks about unborn rights - there we go, there it is.
Ogonowski: starts with bio. General puppies and lollipops. Congress broken, election referendum on Congress. Claims like everyone here to be for real change. Immigration reform, "does not include amnesty." Wants to cut taxes permanently.
Hayes: pretty articulate, good speaker, clear, talks about extremists that have taken over party. There's that change motif again. Again, no mention on his actual political philosophy, just how the two parties are poisonous.
Tsongas: Change again. Goes right into children's health care, "set record straight" SS- against raising age, against amnesty, for bringing troops home on timetable. Back to SCHIP, 200K live here in MA that need this CHIP program. Good, mentions bipartisan nature. Hammers on override, how she will vote for it.
Q to Murphy: If elected, what would be your top urban priority?
create environment for econom dev, can't just bring one project home. Good answer so far, incentives for small biz. (My question - what are the conditions and how do you create them?)
Q to Niki: Would you vote in favor of more war spending?
Never vote to advance the surge, will always however vote to support troops on the ground. (Why do Dems fall for this one every time?) Is for timeline for troop withdrawal.
Thompson: Cut funding, force president's hand, not getting another dime. He is quite emphatic.
Murphy: Shared sacrifice act
Ogo: Iraq was mistake. (And it isn't now??) Support for safe stable Iraq (how's that going?) (Ogo is telling us what makes military sense…does he make any?)
Hayes: Irresponsible to set timetable. When we pull out, need Iraqis to fill vacuum. Want to get troops back eventually to just training and support of Iraqi forces.
Q for Ogo: If elected, your first vote could be re: SCHIP, made opposition to bill clear, have not answered question how you will vote. Of not why?
If I was in Congress today, I would be working with them to put together bill to put together better bill. Fraud abuse yadda yadda. If we override veto take two more weeks. (Is he insane? Does he know how Congress works for heaven's sake?? Like his plan would take less than two weeks?)
Abstain from vote?
(Ogo does NOT answer question. Repeats Audience responds to moderator who asks Matt Murphy of the Sun, did you get a response?)
Hayes: Would override. But this is example of partisanship (yeah, Ogo is insane, why shouldnt Niki call him on it??)
Thompson: Twostepping issue, for sustaining issue. Against socializing medicine, he lies about who qualifies (400%? Is he smoking something?)
Murphy: Would override. Question is why will there still be children uninsured…need single payer (yes, yes we do)
Ogo: SS admin: current proposal would allow illegals to use it. If this was out of bill, would be for. Niki why don't you call all your friends in DC and tell them to take that out of the bill (yeah, very mature)
Which do you prefer: current tax system, flat tax, fair tax, etc?
Murphy: Simplify taxes, repeal Bush tax cuts, close loopholes.
Thompson: No taxes at all. (Haha, he's just going into a rant now, I can't type fast enough, he's just off and running).
Ogo: In favor of making tax cuts perm. Misleading number on how much people got ($4K? All right, the average is maybe, but not what average wage earner got)
Hayes: if you take 10% of people who make 50K, it's painful. 10% from a millionaire, is a lot of money, 100K, but that person is not in equal pain as 50K person.
Niki: Repeal bush's tax cut for wealthy. 450K or above, that is not your average american, is 1% of US. Keep tax cuts that benefit middle Americans.
Q to Tsongas: Can you tell us what is your position on illegal immigration?
I am opposed to amnesty, tough border security. Need to know who's coming in or leaving. Hold employees accountable. Also need to address problem that's here. Millions are here, support earned path, need to learn English, pay back taxes. This is complicated problem. Ogo has no real solution to this problem. Earned path to citizenship will solve problem.
Ogo: Amnesty, amnesty fence fence. Pathway to citizenship is amnesty. (Got a dictionary, Jim?)
Hayes: Path or amnesty, am against it.
Thompson: same answer. Enforce law. Fence.
Murphy: earned path, or else you cannot effectively deal with people who are here. Reaons people come here, need to rework our trade policies which hurts them in their home country (thanks!)
Q to Ogo: Street gangs…wat would you do?
Puppies and lollipops, make government work. Keep tax cuts permanent. ??? (how the hell does tax cuts help gang violence??)
Thompson: state and local issue not fed. Deporting 12M illegals will be first good step.
Niki: Marvelous program in Lowell, UTEC, getting out in the streets with afterschool programs. Education, early on, fed govt has to be partner with education. Funding. High cost of loans preventing people from college.
Hayes: Enforce current laws (law and order…yeah cuz that's worked so well so far). Fully fund NCLB, incentive to teachers to teach in hard districts.
Murphy: Need afterschool programs, avenues for children to pursue, work programs in summer, so many things happen when people can contribute. Keeping tax cuts perm is not going to help anything with gangs in Lowell.
OK just lost my whole damned liveblog. And people wonder why I never do it?
I had some really good comments too. Stupid blogging software…
I'll post more reaction later on, when I'm no longer fuming at my computer. But this was a seriously lively debate, watch it archived later on, it was worth coming tonight.
As Tony says. Go put some good questions down (and vote on others) ASAP for this debate tonight for the MA-05 race, the last debate we'll have before we vote next Tuesday.
Me, I'm going to try to be there in person, barring life getting in the way, instead of watching on TV or internet. Should be fun, after all the dissembling we saw from Ogo last time around on NECN. I actually think I like the Constitution Party candidate better than the Republican! At least he's internally consistent, and actually answers questions. Plus, he's got the traditional conservative view that we shouldn't be in this Iraq war adventure and should get the troops home.
UPDATE: Ooooooh…wonder if I'm gonna get thrown out like David and Charley? Ha!
David digs through Ogo's press release archives (clever boy) and observes a notable dearth of "immigration" as Ogo's concern, before July. As I've already said, it appears that inside-the-beltway consultants from the Republican party have taken over Ogonowski's message and campaign, and David agrees. So much for the outsider, independent Jim Ogonowski, eh?
So, what makes anyone in their right mind think Ogo's going to make independent calls if he gets to Washington, DC after next Tuesday? He's already failed that test. (He can't even run a campaign independently.)
David Bernstein over at Talking Politics has a great post articulating how Ogo has misstepped in this race by allowing, or seeming to allow anyway, the national Republican party to dictate what his campaign should be doing (a point I am making, not him).
Once you get past immigration, though, Ogonowski's kinda screwed — which is a big reason why, in last week's NECN debate, his answer to pretty much every non-immigration policy question was: "I don't know, but there should be a bipartisan, non-bickering process to figure out the best solution." […]
This is why SCHIP has posed such an existential crisis for his campaign. To put it plainly, in the SCHIP showdown, voters think that Bush is WAY more wicked suckier than the Congressional Democrats.
This is awfully bad luck for Ogo: who the hell knew that Congress would get together in a non-bickering, bipartisan fashion, and work out an imperfect but undoubtedly positive bill on a mom-pop-and-apple-pie issue, and that George Bush would veto it in such a grotesque fashion that polls show 85% of the public wants him overriden — a mindboggling level of public unanimity usually reserved for questions like "should the US try to prevent Iran from arming anti-American terrorists with nuclear weapons?"
If Ogonowski says he would vote to uphold the veto, he's taking Bush's side in the galactic struggle of good vs. evil. If he supports the override, he's conceding that, contrary to the entire basis of his campaign, the Democratic-led Congress is the solution, and Bush and the obstructionist Republicans are the problem.
Nicely analyzed, and about what I'm feeling about this race though he puts it a lot better. Go read the whole thing.
Do you like your cheap fruit and veggies, the ones that keep your family healthy without breaking the bank? Maybe you ought to take a look at this post by Dick Howe.
The L.A. Times article says that three out of four workers on American farms are illegal immigrants. That means that if you roam around saying things like "what part of illegal don't you understand" and then consume produce grown in the USA, you're a hypocrite. You're also an enabler of illegal immigrants because it's the money you spend on US produce that pays the salary that draws them into the country illegally. So shop around, be sure to buy grapes only from Mexico and lettuce only from Honduras. That's the only way you can get your private life in sync with your public stance on immigration and purge yourself of your hypocrisy.
Like it or not, undocumented workers are part of our system, and they have kept the price of food down. Now, there's a debate to be had as to whether or not exploiting people's labor for below minimum wage without labor standards and depressing American wages as a result is moral or right or even good for America, but if you are a rabid deport-'em-all type then you'd better stop eating, or…we could just label you a hypocrite if you like.
This sounds like standard Republican lying and fear-mongering - not to mention, smearing an opponent. And did I mention lying?
Does anyone else think that the so-called "independent" "I'm-not-a-Bush-head" Ogonowski is getting a little direction on his campaign from somewhere else…like, the national Republican party hacks who made immigration their main focus in the last couple of years?
Nothing splits the Republican party but riles up the base like hatin' on undocumented workers, while beloved W. Bush, and before him, Ronald Reagan, among others, have taken the business-friendly stance of allowing a path to citizenship for the millions in this country who escaped poverty in their own lives by any means necessary in order to work hard and give their children a better future. Now, Bush and Reagan, like most conservatives, could care less that undocumented workers are exploited by corporations…but they prefer allowing them to stay because business plans depend on the source of labor, in particular for menial jobs that they don't want to pay much for. But the end result - a saner policy on immigration - is laudable.
Like Democratic hacks who claim being like Republicans wins elections (it doesn't, but it brings in large corporate donors), the Republican consultant class thinks they have a one-size-fits-all winner in demonizing a group of very vulnerable people and making them the scapegoats for all the personal troubles of their base.
We're supposed to believe that suddenly, immigration is the pressing issue here in the Merrimack Valley? No, I think this tactic is because of advice from afar, about 450 miles away to be exact, from the Washington D.C. Republican consultant class. And to link SCHIP to immigration (when in fact there is no link anyway) is an attempt to parry scrutiny over his recent reluctance to answer the damn question about overriding Bush's very unpopular SCHIP veto in the House.
Ogo's playing to his base…a base that would have voted for him anyway. This is red meat for them, to urge them to get their unmotivated butts to the polls on October 16th. I hope that even though MA-05 trends more conservative than most of Massachusetts, we can see through such horrible tactics, the lying, the hate, and the coverup, and send Niki Tsongas to Congress instead. Volunteer, or donate.
Over at Blue Mass Group, there is a hot debate on Ogonowski's position on immigration and his campaign's attack of Niki Tsongas, accusing her of being in favor of "amnesty." I do not know what that word means anymore.
He may win some votes in the 5th District by distorting the Tsongas position but he and his campaign, knowingly or unknowingly, areplaying on the fears of some of the electorate. Foreigners, outsiders are the easiest target to blame for any social ills or economical difficulties we may be experiencing. And I think that is what is happening.
This past Saturday, I was listening to a local radio station. And a number of Ogonowski supporters called in during the discussion on the 5th District Congressional race. This is some of the statements made by those callers (and challenged by the hosts) about "illegal immigrants":
"They crowd our emergency rooms looking for free healthcare that is eventually paid by us; they are taking jobs away from us; they do not want to learn English, we should make that our official language"
I do not doubt that Ogonowski is a decent man but this is the kind of rhetoric his campaign is generating. Do these people who may have xenophobic tendencies think that by sending Ogonowski to Congress, he will help resolve the "immigrant issue?"
The question is what to do with 10-12 million people who came to this country on a temporary visa, and then stayed for economic opportunity and to be with their family. What is his answer to this problem? Simply saying those who "broke the law" should be sent back to the country of their origin is not a responsible, feasible and realistic plan. Is this his idea of "immigration reform?"
Back in March when the campaigns began for the 5th District congressional seat, I never thought that immigration was going to be the issue dominating the race. But here we are, a week before the election and this is what we are talking about. What happened to the War, healthcare, the economy, jobs?
And one more thing, Lowell's population is about 103,000. U.S. Census estimates that about 22.9% of that population is foreign-born and that 37.7% speak a language other than English at home. Those of us who fall into that category, sometimes get confused when we hear that kind of talk; we hear "illegal" but we also loudly hear "immigrant." We are sensitive like that. And by the way, we are citizens and registered voters.
Because newspapers never endorse candidates. The logic of this escapes me:
Charley and I are at the NECN studios to cover the MA-05 debate, which starts in a few minutes. We were sitting in the TV studio with the candidates and a couple of reporters getting ourselves set to watch and blog the debate.
Until a second ago. We were just unceremoniously hustled out of the studio because "our organization" had "endorsed Tsongas." So now we're in a conference room watching the large-screen TV.
I asked whether, if the Globe had endorsed Tsongas, they would be permitted to sit in the studio. No answer.
If indeed it was at the request of Ogonowski as David thinks, wow. That would mean he can't tolerate differing views. (By the way, did he get his entire platform from GOP talking points?). Not that Ogonowski has shown much tolerance in general, what with his stance on immigrants (does he realize his platform of "deport them all" is not only really expensive, imminently unpractical, not to mention quite stupid economically?).
I'd really like NECN to answer the question about why David and Charley were not allowed to blog from the actual debate. It seems like they would have had the final say. I mean, I suppose a hissy fit from a candidate isn't pleasant, but you could always disinvite him.
Back to the debate, which is on NECN now…SCHIP…there's some talking points from Ogo. Niki points out the bill as it is does actually ask for proof of citizenship. Well done there.
UPDATE: David confirmed it was Ogo who evicted the two biggest local bloggers in MA. What a tool.
UPDATE II: FYI, live blogging at BMG. Check out multiple threads there. That's where I'm hanging out while listening to this.
In today's Sun, Matt Murphy reports on the vote taken by the Auditorium Commission that will allow a Tsongas campaign-sponsored political rally featuring former President Bill Clinton as well as a fundraiser but then "but passed a motion that stated this event would be the exception, and not the rule."
What? What does this mean? This will not hold up under public scrutiny and I wonder what the courts would say, if this was ever challenged. Now that this event will take place, it leaves the Auditorium open for such events for others. It is the only fair thing to do. We cannot allow one mistake to be corrected by another mistake.
If you did not read Murphy's first article in the Sun, here is the link.
There are two issues involved with this "controversy." First, the method by which the Auditorium was reserved for a political fundraiser and second the propriety of having such an event in that building which historically has not allowed political fundraisers to take place there.
The Tsongas Campaign is not to blame for this mix-up; those selected to represent the City's tradition and interest, who made a poor judgment are to blame.
Forgotten in all this is that a very popular ex-President is coming to Lowell and that his presence should draw a significant crowd and some nice publicity. (Note: Republicans, please keep your anti-Bill comments on this blog to a low-level.)
For those of you who are planning to come to Lowell to hear the former President, the trip is well worth it. I heard him at an open air political rally in 1996. The man is a phenomenal public speaker; one of America's best. By the way, Lowell is having its annual Open Studio that weekend, so come in a bit early, bring your checkbook and contribute to our cultural economy; have something to eat, buy gas and do not forget to park at one of our municipal garages
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Boston College is still the No. 1 team in the USCHO.com Division I Men's Poll, having received 37 first-place votes.
No. 2 Minnesota was listed No. 1 on 12 ballots and third-ranked Michigan had the other first-place vote.
North Dakota remains at No. 4, while Cornell moves up one to No. 5, Massachusetts-Lowell jumps one to sit sixth, Denver rises one to No. 7, Miami is eighth after a No. 9 ranking last week, Western Michigan goes from tenth to ninth and last week's No. 5-ranked team, Union, falls to No. 10 this week.
Ferris State remains No. 11, Boston University jumps one place to No. 12, flip-flopping with Minnesota-Duluth, while Notre Dame stays at No. 14 and Wisconsin rises three spots to sit 15th.
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Aug. 5, 2014
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The University of Iowa baseball team will host its ninth- annual "Iowa Baseball Golf Outing" on Friday, Aug. 29, at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course located at the Riverside Casino & Resort in Riverside, Iowa.
The event will be held the day prior to the Iowa football season opener against Northern Iowa.
The format is a four-person best ball with a 9 a.m. (CT) shotgun start. The entry fee is $150 per person or $600 per foursome, which includes green fees, range balls, cart, lunch and an appreciation gift. Flight and raffle prizes will be awarded. Proceeds will benefit the University of Iowa baseball program.
Tee box sponsorships are available for $100, which includes tee box signage and recognition during the tournament program following golf.
For more information, contact Joyce Rossie at (319) 335-9329.


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Kaine: Women Mean Business
Senator Visits Harrisonburg, Emphasizes Training For Leadership
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., visits with women business leaders in City Council Chambers Thursday. While he stressed that there's no quick fix, he said vocational and STEM programs could groom more women for management positions. (Photos by Nikki Fox / DN-R)
Sen. Tim Kaine speaks during a visit to Harrisonburg City Council Chambers on Thursday. The Democratic senator addressed an audience of women business leaders.
Sen. Tim Kaine visits with local women business leaders during a visit to Harrisonburg on Thursday while traveling in the Valley. Kaine talked about the future of women in management and found time for a wide-ranging discussion about other legislative issues.
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Nov 1, 2010 4:27 PM
Well, readers, we're a house divided at Outblush HQ: Is this Super Period Fun Time Uterus Pinata ($85) ha-ha funny, or just ha-ha, you've gotta be kidding me? We can certainly appreciate the pro-ladybits message, and the PMS-friendly pinata filling (tampons, Hershey's Kisses, and Bliss dark chocolates), but we can't quite decide on our final opinion. So, you tell us:
Hmm...I'm not so sure about the "pro-ladybits message", given that the whole idea of a pinata is to beat it with a stick until it breaks. The more I think about it, the more I think that's actually a pretty disturbing message.
I DO have a daughter and this is all kinds of awesome, I once made a uterus purse for a friend of mine who had a hysterectomy, it even had a little hanging fetus for a zipper pull.
As many times as I've wished I could hang my uterus from a tree and beat it senseless with a baseball bat, I somehow feel that creating an actual uterus pinata is just going too far.
Creeptastic. This would be fabulous for a pre-hysterectomy party (if the hysterectomy is voluntary, of course). I'd be fine with never seeing/hearing of it again, though.
I totally agree with Robin's comment. I would gladly beat the crap out of my uterus on some days... and even though I voted for the weird aunt thing, I also sort of want to get it for when I have a daughter because as embarrassing as it would be as a "Welcome to Womanhood" present it would also make a first period less traumatic and more hilar.
If it comes full of percocets I can't think of a better celebration moment than a baseball bat and something to hit... and when you put it that way, well... yeah.
I agree with Lindsay on the "Welcome to Womanhood" thing, but on behalf of anyone who has to have a hysterectomey (as I will soon) danica's idea is just SICK.
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We love a good toner but prefer one without alcohol like Exuviance Soothing Toning Lotion ($28). Mild enough to leave our skin hydrated and not dry but strong enough to cleanse our skin of any impurities. This toner has a special place on our vanity stand. Right next to our ben wa balls and sex toy cleaner.
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Rae Armantrout, one of the founding members of the West Coast group of Language poets, stands apart from other Language poets in her lyrical voice and her commitment to the interior and the domestic. Her short-lined poems are often concerned with dismantling conventions of memory, pop culture, science, and mothering, and these unsparing interrogations are often streaked with wit.


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overalls to Goodwill right about now, huh? From black light nail polish to slap bracelets and belly button rings, '90s fashion hasn't been this popular since, well, the '90s. Topshop is even selling a pair of high-heeled glitter jellies (which we somewhat embarrassingly are considering copping).We bet you're regretting donating all your old
But there are several beloved (or maybe, reviled) '90s trends that have yet to resurface. Behold, our list of long-lost '90s trends that now, in 2013, are more than ripe for a comeback. As with all things in fashion, it's only a matter of time... Will you embrace them?
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Horses were used in the coal mines for many years. Because of their size, the most common breeds used were Shetland ponies from Scotland. Other breeds, like Welsh ponies or even bigger breeds were also used. In West Virginia, Virginia and Kentucky the tunnels were only 36 inches high though, so the ponies had to be smaller than 34 inches.
There is a difference between a pony and a miniature horse. A Shetland pony (the smallest pony breed) is small (especially the mini Shetland) but more square. The miniature horse (like the Falabella) is actually a really small horse, slender and refined. The Shetland ponies were more suited for work in the mines because they are stronger build.
Horses, ponies, mules and donkeys were used in England and Northern Europe as far back as the 1700's to pull carts in the coal mines. Walter Smith McCoy imported and bred small pit ponies in West Virginia in the early 1900's to sell to the mining companies. Moorman Field of Bedford, Virginia also raised pit ponies, He and Smith McCoy became close friends because of their pony business.
Mostly geldings were used underground, sometimes stallions, mares were unusual in the mines. Pit ponies normally were stabled underground (like you can see in the picture) and they did not see daylight very often, if ever. In Britain a lot of pit ponies were bred underground, and stayed there practically all their lives, whether this was humane or not is being disputed.
The selection of each pit pony was carefully considered before it was accepted for work in the mines. The pony preferably had to be between 4 and 5 years old, certainly not older than 14 years. They had to be sure-footed, strong, low set and heavy limbed to cope with the heavy, relentless work, and he needed a low head to cope with low roofs and steep roadways. The temperament of the pony was very important, a good pit pony had to be even-tempered and kind, high temperate ponies were a danger and could cause injuries and possibly fatal accidents underground. Before a pony started working underground, he went through several weeks training. Once underground, ponies pulled empty carts or carried materials such as pit props into the mines, then brought back carts full of coal to the shaft. The ponies were expensive and to maintain the work uninterrupted the ponies needed to be kept healthy and working. They were well cared for and their stable conditions needed to be perfect which in turn lengthened their working lives.
Ponies continued to be used in the mines of the southern states as recently as 1950. In the UK they still had 55 ponies working in the mines by 1984.
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Pavestone Company has cobbled together quite a niche. The company manufactures concrete pave stones used to create patios, pathways, driveways, landscape edgers for gardens and flowerbeds, and retaining walls for terraces and larger-scale planters. Pavestone offers its products in a wide range of shapes, colors, and textures. Customers include architects, engineers, and contractors who work on commercial, residential, retail consumer, and industrial projects, as well as do-it-yourself homeowners. Founded in 1980, the company boasts more than 20 regional manufacturing locations throughout the US. Since 2012 it has been owned by packaged concrete company


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Fame and facelessness, truth and deception, spin their way through the nine interlocking chapters of this captivating and wickedly funny novel by the internationally bestselling author of Measuring the World.
No one is more surprised than Ebling when his new cell phone begins receiving calls meant for popular actor Ralf Tanner. At first he tries to set the callers right, but soon he is enjoying the drama and power that celebrity brings. Little does he know that his actions will cause a ripple effect that will leave very few lives untouched, from the movie star himself to those lingering at the edges of the limelight. And as paths cross and plots thicken, the boundaries of fiction and reality start to crumble.
About the Author
Daniel Kehlmann was born in 1975 in Munich, the son of a director and an actress. He attended a Jesuit college in Vienna, traveled widely, and has won several awards for previous novels and short stories, most recently the 2005 Candide Award. His works have been translated into more than twenty languages, and "Measuring the World" became an instant best seller in several European countries. Kehlmann is spending the fall of 2006 as writer-in-residence at New York University's Deutsches Haus. He lives in Vienna.
Janeway is a translator.
Praise For…
"A darkly comic masterpiece, a rare and thrilling example of a philosophical novel as pleasurable as it is thought-provoking." —San Francisco Chronicle
"Who would have thought contemporary Central European literature could be so fun and so funny?. . . A real beauty of a book, farcical, satiric, melancholic, and humane." —Jonathan Franzen, author of Freedom
"Dazzling. . . . Has satirical bite and technical sparkle." —The Wall Street Journal
"Combines the geeky adventure of Stephenson with the icy wit that Paul Auster was once known for. . . . Engaging, provocative entertainment." —Los Angeles Times
"Kafka for the Facebook-famous generation." —Time Out New York
"This slim, funny, provocative book justifies its structure brilliantly. . . . The stories in Fame make a terrific case for the way fiction enables us to lead double lives—and then, at the stories' end, to go home." —The Boston Globe
"[A] brilliant study of the fragility and interconnectedness of life. . . . Layers of conection, irony, despair, and humor distinguish this masterful work." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"The real subject of Kehlmann's book is language: its fiery possibilities of granting us a name, its humiliating shortcomings in telling who we are, its ignominious deceits and false promises, its ingenious devices to help us translate the experience of ourselves into the experience of another. . . . An extraordinary feat." —The Guardian (London)
"Fame is a Nabokovian puzzle, a game of hide-and-seek, and a playful reflection on cultural renown and the lack thereof. . . . Kehlmann has Nabokov's and Barth's love of false leads, false bottoms, and, perhaps, false dichotomies." —Bookforum
"In Kehlmann's wickedly clever novel, fame is something his cast of widely disparate characters seek, avoid, flirt with, and succumb to. . . . [They are] luminous creations, and the coincidental devices that link them are brilliant gambits. Kehlmann showcases a flair for devious satire." —Booklist (starred review)
"We were so hooked by the intriguing, interwoven stories, we couldn't put it down." —Gawker
"[A] darkly comic tour de force. . . . A brazen take on the modern yearning for recognition. Kehlmann is a writer worth reading." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)


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Monday, April 22, 2013
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston [1] recently received the Employer of the Year award from The Galveston County Daily News [2].
This is the first year the newspaper has given the award, which recognizes the positive impact that stable jobs and the employers who provide them have on the local economy and the community in general.
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My name is Jose Alvear and I'm a writer. I've been involved in high tech since I was a teenager when I played around with my Atari 400. Although I mostly used it to play video games, I also learned to love everything about technology and became involved with the Internet in the early 90s. I played around with Netscape Navigator and videoconferencing, which lead to a freelance writing career focusing on Internet video. I wrote for a bunch of magazines that don't exist anymore (like The Net, Internet World, NetGuide and Home Office Computing) and contributed to a bunch of books.
In 1998, I wrote one of the first technical books on Internet video called "Guide to Streaming Multimedia" published by Wiley. Unfortunately, it was outdated as soon as it was published. After my book was released, I worked for Streaming Media as an editor, and later helped launched their newsletter, magazine and research division after which the company was acquired by Penton Media in 2000.
After a short stint in healthcare research, I then moved on to research and analysis focusing on pay-TV and Internet video. Primarily, I focused on the IPTV market which essentially means following the growth of the pay-TV market as telcos around the world launched their services. I have worked with Multimedia Research Group writing reports focusing on the IPTV market and have also covered topics like cloud-TV services, content delivery networks, social TV and TV apps.
I am currently working as a solo research analyst and am working on a book about the disruption of the TV market, including Internet video and how tablets are changing consumer TV consumption.
Aside from work, I'm a pop culture maven and love watching TV including some of the trashiest kinds of shows imaginable. I love music of all kinds and have just recently learned how to play drums, and would like to know how to play the ukulele better. I also love travel and photography and well, lots of other things. if you want to know more, it's best to find me on Twitter.


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Pick up your trash
Published: Monday, October 8, 2012 at 11:16 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, October 8, 2012 at 11:16 a.m.
Editor: There is a business on East Center Street Extension, between the bridge closure and I-85, that has tree limbs and brush in two areas on the property that have been there for 2 1/2 months. It is a bad reflection on the business and on Lexington.
I've called the business and was told the rental management company was responsible. They thought this business was "in the city limits" and would be picked up. However, I'm sure the management company knew better.
Shame on the rental management company, shame on the renters and shame on the property owner. This looks nasty and could cause a rodent/pest problem.
Please try to pick up your trash. We as homeowners are responsible and so should you.
Joann Koonts
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Apr 22, 2011 9:24 AM
Abi P. wrote, "Dear Outblushers, I have an event coming up which i need some style advice for. Two old friends of mine are getting married abroad and having a wedding reception when they get back. I'm invited to the wedding reception, It will be in the evening and there will be A LOT of people i knew between the ages of 15-19 (also known as the most awkward phase of my life). I've blossomed since then and i would say i look good and i want to rub it in their faces (not all of them just a couple of the ex's who will be there). So anyway i need to look hot but not like i'm trying super hard. It's in July so it can be summery but in the evening so i might need some kind of cover up option, i'm assuming that although it's a wedding reception the dress code will be more smart-casual than formal. I'm a US size 14-16, US shoe size 10. I'm 5'10. My budget is about $200 including shoes. I like jewel colours and i struggle to find pants that fit well so a dress is my preference, i like simple classic looks, think jennifer aniston with a little christina hendricks thrown in! If i'm going to drop some cash on this i'd like to be able to wear it again if possible so nothing to shiny please! Thank you so much! You are angels! Abi"
Abi, Janetor here, and I have SO been where you are right now. You want to look as though you're just naturally fabulous and effortlessly stylish (which you are, I have no doubt), and have everyone thinking you're simply amazing when you leave. A light, breezy dress + metallic sandals or wedges paired with simple jewelry and fun hair & makeup should do the trick!
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5. Calvin Klein Festival Empire Waist Dress ($100 on sale, in 3 colors)
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thanks so much for this!
I had no idea asos had a 'plus size' section!
I went a little off book and this is the dress i bought for about $30: http://www.asos.com/Asos/Asos-Curve-Exclusive-One-Shoulder-Ruffle-Hip-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1446681&cid=10528&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Fire+Brick
and i'm going to be wearing some tan strappy wedges.
Thank you so much for your help - i know i didn't exactly go for your suggestions but the asos curve collection is a goldmine (and they deliver internationally too)
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Jude the Obscure
by Thomas Hardy
Analysis: Narrator Point of View
Who is the narrator, can she or he read minds, and, more importantly, can we trust her or him?
Third Person Omniscient
The narrator of Jude the Obscure sees a lot but doesn't seem to feel much. That is, the narrator knows everything about everybody: major characters, minor characters, you name it. But the narrator also has a sense of humor, keeping up a steady series of snarky comments on the events of the novel. And even though the events of the novel are pretty tragic, the tone of the narrator's light-hearted jokes never really changes.
We find that the narrator's distance from the characters—the narrator's ability to make objective, even funny comments about them while they are suffering—only increases our sympathy with the flaws and weaknesses of Jude, Sue, and all the rest. Take, for example, this passage when Sue has just realized that people are spreading reports that she and Jude are sleeping together and that they should get married to save their reputations:
By every law of nature and sex a kiss was the only rejoinder that fitted the mood and the moment […] Some men would have cast scruples to the winds, and ventured it, oblivious both of Sue's declaration of her neutral feelings, and of the pair of autographs in the vestry chest of Arabella's parish church. Jude did not. (3.5.47)
First off, the narrator gives us a giant overview of "every law of nature and sex": talk about all-knowing! This kind of big talk proves the narrator's sweeping understanding of the world of the novel. We're not supposed to doubt that what the narrator is saying is true.
Second of all, the narrator is using Jude's hesitation to kiss Sue, even though "some men would have cast scruples to the winds, and ventured it," to tell us something about Jude's basic character. Jude is a deeply principled guy. Sure, maybe Jude hasn't told Sue about his marriage to Arabella yet, but his respect for Sue's wishes when it comes to kissing and sex and all the rest of it demonstrates that he is a decent, stand-up person whose "scruples" (which are doubts about the morality of something) stop him from pushing her.
Lastly, though, we are struck by the "Jude did not" aside. The narrator sets up this huge expectation for what Jude might do—and then the narrator suddenly lets us down with three words: Jude did not. The narrator's phrasing here makes us laugh a bit, in spite of the seriousness of the situation, because it's such a simple, brief response to a paragraph that begins so big.
The narrator's statement here really emphasizes how unusual Jude is: all of the world would kiss Sue, but not Jude—no siree. Because (and here's the joke) Jude is a unique weirdo.
The narrator's emotional distance from Jude and the other characters gives us some much-needed space to absorb the horrible things that happen to these people in the plot. But it also makes us feel that much more pity for Jude. Even the narrator, in all his objectivity, notices that Jude is always going against the tide of the rest of the world, that he never makes the obvious or the easy choice—which is why Jude just keeps suffering so much throughout his life.


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Helsinki! Whatta' super city! Whatta' great place! One of the world's design capitals, vibrant, colorful, exciting, easy to get around. The home of Marimekko. Maybe everybody was out in the streets because it was one of the very few radiant, seasonably warm days, but whatever the reason, Helsinki was a street festival.
On the Esplanade by the harbor, an open air market sprawls and draws crowds of locals and visitors shopping for handmade knitwear, carvings, and wrought iron. On the street, a parade with bands and colorfully dressed soldiers marches past while models strut their fashions on an outdoor catwalk. The reason? It's summer in Helsinki.
In the market, food stands feature authentic Finnish food. Chunks of salmon and peppers compete with local produce and grilling meats. Huge colorful paellas, ringed with pickles and grapefruit halves send out their odors in a culinary seduction.
Reindeer meatballs, very coarse texture but very flavorful, with lots going on, are a good choice for lunch. They come coated with mild, creamy garlic sauce, accompanied by roasted local potatoes, small almost fingerlings, and a blizzard of carrots, broccoli, snow peas. A lingonberry relish offers a counterpoint to the meatballs and creamy salmon soup.
"Reindeer meat is a renewable resource," enthused Karl Teel, publisher of Recreation News, "It's a little gamier, but lower in fat and a little drier. It's part of the local vibe."
Even the staid-looking City Hall offers unanticipated delights. In its public bathrooms, "Flush", a quirky art exhibit, presents an array of startling, completely unexpected mixed media productions.
This far north, winters can be brutal. Perhaps that's why the Finns turn their summers into celebrations.
Duck Confit Croustillant
Courtesy of Constellation's Executive Chef Olivier Trividic
20 phyllo dough leaves
8 ounces clarified butter
20 ounces duck confit
1 small red onion chopped fine
Brush phyllo dough leaves lightly with clarified butter. Mix the duck confit with the chopped onion and place a spoonful in the center of a phyllo leaf. Cover with a second phyllo leaf, pinch the leaves together along the edges, and refrigerate. Do not cover because the phyllo will get soggy. When ready to serve, saute each packet on both sides until golden brown..
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