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I never quite know what to make of some of Elspeth's tales. I know for a fact that her sister Maudie has more bats in her belfry than York Minster but Elspeth encourages her nonsense if you ask me. What an old snob she is. She tries to make out it were for Maudie's health but they went hoppin' because they couldn't afford nothing else if you ask me.
Elspeth Pantswell
Senrab Street
24 May 2000
Mr Nick Maddocks
Testimony Films
12 Great George Street
Dear Nicky
I do not think that you can have realised, when you placed your request for information about hopping in the East London Advertiser, what a flood of memories you would awaken. My sister Maudie and I have been all of a flutter since the paper dropped on our mat this morning. If you're ready then Nick, I'll begin.
I would wish you to understand at the outset that Maudie and I come from a family of some means and considerable local respectability. None of your "Blow me down guvnor, I'll 'ave an 'aporth o' chitterlin's", if you please. I'll have you know that Mother was the regular organist at St. Dunstan's for 47 years. She never hit a wrong note in all those years apart, of course, from the one occasion when Mrs Howstese-Trollie – after one too many Pimm's No. 1 cups – opened her clutch bag during the quiet passage of "Jesus my Gentle Redeemer Liveth" and honked in it.
Our one foray into the world of hopping began when Maudie had a particularly intractable bout of her recurring hysterical neurasthenia. All the usual cures had failed miserably and Dr Foster (from Gloucester) recommended that Maudie be given a change of scene, but with the proviso that she be kept busy at all times. Mrs Nesta Taybells, deaconess of St. Dunstan's suggested to mother that hopping would meet the case, and before we knew it, we were on the Hoppers Special to Wateringbury in Kent. I should have known straight away that things were unlikely to work out well when we found ourselves being jollied into singing along with "Oops Mother, Mind Yer Bush (give it a clip, give it a trim, but whatever you don't get too close to yer ****)".
We arrived very late that first night and were looking forward to sinking into a comfy feather mattress and getting a sound night's sleep. You will imagine our distress when we were shown by Farmer Porky Evans into a filthy bug infested hut furnished only with a score or so of ratty looking straw beds. The place was alive with vermin! The sleeping arrangements may have been basic but the lavatories were beyond human ken. These consisted of a long row of dented oil drums, topped by makeshift seats constructed of lengths of corrugated iron from an old Anderson Shelter, with jagged holes cut in. Oh, what a stench! It was worse even than the night when a land-mine fell on the Sewage works in Bow Common Lane and the whole area was spattered to the extent that you couldn't see out of your windows for the wodges of Izal plastered to them. I have to admit that my eyes were rolling up into my head and poor Maudie swooned clean awa.
The thing is Nick, all of that filth and physical discomfort were as nothing compared to the coarseness, idleness, lasciviousness and sly opportunism of our companion hoppers. Take Old Ma Atkins, who claimed to have special gifts and took it upon herself to tell us our fortunes from the tea-leaves. I wouldn't have minded, but we crossed her none too clean palm with a considerable amount of silver (4/6d) and couldn't understand a word of her nonsense. "Lady, lady nose in the nude and bare, you'll never see a man's daft and silly, nor get a goose and duck, either. You're round the make and mend, and you're gaggin' for a smoke and fag". Of course, all the others pretended to be in the know and affected to find this very amusing.
While Old Ma Atkins was a minor annoyance, we were more seriously upset by the excesses of Betty 'Blackeye' Huggins, who earned her name by her propensity to take umbrage at any and every thing that was ever said or done to her, and some that weren't. Goodness what a touchy woman! It began when I troubled her to pass the salt for the somewhat tasteless jellied peas that were served up every night for supper. "Are you tryin' to 'ave me for a pig and runt? Gawd blimey gel, one more crack like that, and I'll do yer up like a parcel o' 'alf pay puddin'." I didn't bother to answer her back as I could see which way the wind was blowing, but that wasn't right either. "Show yer ignorance, why don't yer, you saucy mare, I'll fetch yer a slap on yer kisser, if you don't mind yer p's and yer q's". I made an excuse that I needed the lavatory and tried to move away. "Turn yer back on me, would yer, so yer sayin' that you'd rather 'ave a Tom in that filthy old pisser than pass the time o' day with me, are yer, you snobby piece?" And with that, she set upon me, pulling at my hair and slapping my head until it rang like the bells of St. Clement's. And not one of those oafs as much as opened their mouths to offer me even a shred of assistance.
You will imagine that, hard as the work was, we were glad to get out into the fields and the fresh air as some respite from life in the dormitory. Even Maudie started to get a little colour in her cheeks. There were moments when I could say that I had begun to enjoy myself as we filled our baskets with the fragrant hops, singing along merrily as we went. What a fool's paradise. To fully understand the enormity of what came next, I should, at this point, tell you a little of poor Maudie's history. There is perhaps more than a passing connection between Maudie's funny turns and those events which took place shortly after Uncle Wilfred's return from duty in Uttar Pradesh. We never precisely pinned down the exact happenings of that fateful day, but suffice it to say that Maudie came out of that woodshed a changed girl. The laughing happy sprite of her early years was replaced with a dour, brooding, over-sensitive lass, given to spells of flying off the handle and whooping and a-wailing. Mind you, we suspect that Uncle Wilfred got quite as much as whatever he gave, since from that day hence, he developed a pathological fear of pre-pubescent girls, shying like a startled horse at the sight of a pigtail.
You will understand then Nick why I have made it something of a mission to protect Maudie from the attentions of the menfolk. It was a blazing hot September day and Maudie was skipping among the hop-sticks, without a care in the world, when Farmer Porky Evans wove his way towards us on his ramshackle Raleigh All-Steel Bicycle. At the moment that we raised our arms to give a cheery wave as he passed, we spotted that he had his old thing out, and it was painted in lurid shades of red, green and amber. As a true gentlewoman, I would have feigned to ignore this vulgar sight and tried to distract Maudie's attention with a hastily constructed ruse. This was not to be as Porky Evans stood up on the pedals, and wildly waggling the offending part, he shouted "Green for go, me dearios". Maudie's eyes were out like organ stops and she began to emit a low humming noise that increased in volume until she was a-moaning and a-hollering at the top of her voice. So taken aback was Farmer Evans that his foot slipped off the pedal and he flew over the handlebars, landing awkwardly on a hop cane and ripping his scrotum from end to end. Now it was his turn to wail like a banshee.
The upshot was that we were unceremoniously bundled on the next lorry back to the Limehouse Cut by an irate Mrs Porkina Evans. In the teeth of the evidence, Mrs Evans refused to believe that her husband was anything other than the innocent victim of two malevolent town chits. To this day I cannot imagine how he explained away his elaborately decorated genitalia. Perhaps she was used to it?
You will of course wish to interview us in much more detail about our experiences but I hope, Nick darling, that I have already made the point that the rose coloured spectacles of many so called authorities on those far off days are just so much wishful thinking. I look forward to hearing from you.
Elspeth Pantswell (Miss)
Elspeth never said whether she got filmed for the documentary. I expect I would have heard about it if she did….


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Shooting Suspect In Custody After Gunfight At L.A. Airport
Posted: November 1, 2013
In this photo provided by Tory Belleci which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, people wait in Los Angeles International Airport, Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. Shots were fired Friday at Los Angeles International Airport, prompting authorities to evacuate a terminal and stop flights headed for the city from taking off from other airports. (Photo by Associated Press/Tory Belleci)
A police officer directs traffic at the Los Angeles International Airport on Friday Nov. 1, 2013, after shots were fired in Terminal 3, prompting authorities to evacuate the terminal and stop flights headed for the city from taking off from other airports. (Photo by Associated Press)
Gunshots were reported at Terminal 3. Los Angeles police Officer Norma Eisenman said the conditions of the injured people were unknown.
She says the suspect also exchanged fire with airport police. The airport was being swept for precautionary measures and the bomb unit was on scene.
Airport staff evacuated travelers and flights were disrupted nationwide.
Television images showed two people being wheeled away by firefighters. Triage stations also were seen.
Witness Brian Keech told The Associated Press he heard "about a dozen gunshots" from inside a security gate at the terminal, which has been evacuated.
The Federal Aviation Administration said a "ground stop" was in affect for all flights heading to Los Angeles, meaning planes in any other airport in the country can't take off for the city, although some flights already in the air were allowed to land.
LAX air traffic controller Michael Foote said some flights were still being allowed to depart.
Foote said his colleagues in the control tower saw passengers spilling from the terminal onto the tarmac, "evacuating the building, getting out as fast as they could." Officers eventually corralled them.
Other travelers described a chaotic scene as airport security staff evacuated terminals, including onto to the tarmac. Hundreds of people remained gathered outside next to airplanes as authorities investigated what happened.
"People started saying there's a shooter, there's a shooter," said Natalie Morin, a senior at USC who was heading to San Francisco for a graduate school interview.
Emergency crews responded to a multi-patient incident, Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey said.
Terminal 3 is home to Virgin America and other airlines.

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Published: Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 7:17 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 7:17 p.m.
Local entrepreneur Robert Preville has acquired half of The Greater Wilmington Business Journal and Wilma magazine, Publisher Rob Kaiser announced Thursday.
The price and terms of the deal weren't disclosed.
Preville became a partner "to upgrade the overall business," Kaiser said, bringing with him strengths that "would benefit any company."
Kaiser will continue as publisher of the Business Journal and Wilma, and Preville will be president. The two will be co-presidents of the parent company, SAJ Media, which, among other activities, produces events such as the popular Power Breakfasts held downtown. The events and digital are key growth areas for the company, Kaiser said.
"If you look at most media companies, particularly regional publishers, we know how to produce content. But the world is changing so quickly in technology, you have to have technology as a core competency and that's what he brings," Kaiser said of Preville.
"Rob and I have been working on this deal for a while and have worked on other satellite ventures," Preville said Thursday.
He added that he sees the partnership as a synergy of skills that "takes advantage of the convergence of technology in publishing.
"Rob has done an exceptional job with these platforms he's built," Preville said. "He performs to very high journalistic standards."
Preville founded Global Test Supply, which he sold to a Canadian company. Since then he has pursued varied entrepreneurial opportunities and has been involved in the Imaf Angel Fund, which comprises about 30 members locally.
Though Preville brings a technological background, "it doesn't change anything in regards to the print publications," said Kaiser, who bought the publications six years ago. "It's a continuation of what we have been doing."
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No. 1 Texas Tech Heads to Windy City Collegiate
Elin Arvidsson will be in the lineup when No. 1 Texas Tech tees off Monday morning.
Sept. 30, 2012
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LUBBOCK, Texas - After opening its season with a 27-stroke victory several weeks ago in Colorado, the No. 1-ranked Texas Tech women's golf team will look for a similar performance when the Lady Raiders tee off the Windy City Collegiate Championship Monday morning at the Glen View Golf Club in Golf, Ill.
Tech, which struggled to finish 11th at the event a year ago, will play 36 holes on Monday before returning the following day for another 18 on Tuesday. The Lady Raiders are appearing at the tournament for a third-straight year as they also posted a third-place showing in 2010.
"We're excited to get back on the course this week in a tournament and course most of our players are familiar with," Tech head coach JoJo Robertson said. "This will be a challenging field and will be a real test for us early in the season."
Robertson will be using a similar lineup as she did in the season-opening Ptarmigan Ram Classic as Kimmy Hill will join regulars Kim Kaufman, Gabby Dominguez, Elin Arvidsson, and Beverly Mendoza. It will be the first career collegiate tournament for Hill, a highly-touted freshman out of California.
The Lady Raiders opened the season with a commanding victory at the Ptarmigan Ram Classic where Kaufman, Dominguez and Mendoza all finished among the top-five individuals. Tech also recorded the second-largest margin of victory in school history in only the third season-opening tournament title in school history.
The performance earned the Lady Raiders a No. 1 national ranking in the inaugural Golfstat poll of the season. Tech was also picked third in Golfweek Magazine's first poll as well while Kaufman was ranked third among individuals, followed by Dominguez at No. 10 and Mendoza at No. 40 nationally.
To repeat the performance, Tech will have to challenge a difficult field that features 13 teams, including the Lady Raiders, who advanced to the postseason a year ago. The Lady Raiders will also face three Big 12 foes for the first time this year in Iowa State, Oklahoma State, and new conference member TCU.
In addition, the Lady Raiders will face two other teams ranked in the top 10 of the Golfstat poll in No. 2 Washington and No. 6 Arizona along with three top 25 squads in No. 14 Oklahoma State, No. 19 UC Davis, and No. 22 Iowa State.
Hill will be the first Lady Raider to hit the course Monday morning as the freshman is scheduled to tee off at 8:15 a.m. CT.


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(PRBuzz.com) April 15, 2013 -- Distinguished Professionals to be honored at 2013 California Diversity and Leadership Conference
CONCORD, CA - The California Diversity Council is hosting the 4th Annual California Diversity and Leadership Conference, in an effort to recognize and empower multiculturalism and leadership throughout the state of California. The event will be held from April 18-19 at the Hilton Concord, Concord, CA.
Throughout the conference, a series of awards will be given in recognition of leadership and excellence, including the 2013 Most Powerful &Influential Women Award, and the Multicultural Leadership Award.
"I am very proud to recognize these extraordinary individuals, who have risen above the numerous challenges and barriers barring their paths, and achieved success in their distinguished careers," said Dennis Kennedy, Founder and CEO of the National Diversity Council.
For more information, please visit www.cadiversityconference.com.
Most Powerful and Influential Women Award Winners:
Mona Ameli
General Manager
Cristina Amorim
Chief Sustainability Officer
Life Technologies
Marie Andel
Northern California, Nevada & Utah Insurance
Eva Andres
Vice President, Human Resources
EMC Corporation
Elizabeth Atkins
Executive Vice President, Head of Global Expansion
Wells Fargo
Mary Cha-Caswell
Vice President, International I.T.
Gap Inc.
Paula Collins
Chief Executive Officer
WDG Ventures
Clothide Hewlett
Nossaman LLP
Elana Hobson
Vice President, Operations
Jack in the Box
Karen Kahn
Vice President, Corporate Marketing and Communication
Valerie Lewis
Assistant Vice President & Assistant Secretary
Safeway Inc
Melissa Lora
Chief Financial and Development Officer
Taco Bell
Cheree McAlpine
Vice President and General Counsel
Avnet Inc.
Stephanie Neuvirth
Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer
City of Hope National Medical Center
Kate Renswick-Espinosa
Chief Marketing Officer
VSP Global
Jennifer Rickard
Chief Diversity Officer
Hewlett Packard Company
Marci Rubin
Executive Director
California Minority Counsel Program
Jeanette Sanchez
Senior Vice President, Information Technology
AMN Healthcare
Robyn Tingley
Vice President, HR & Communications
Ingram Micro
Wendy Urushima-Conn
President & CEO
Asian Business Association
Amy Wakeham
Vice President, Corporate Communication & Investor Relations
Cricket Communications
Multicultural Leadership Award Winners:
Renu Bhatia
Vice President, Business Development & Sales
Marvell Semiconductor Inc.
Tamara Blue
Vice President, Financial Consultant
Charles Schwab
Monica Bouldin
Executive Vice President, Consumer & Multicultural Marketing
Adriana Cabré
Vice President, Human Resources Amylin
Giri Durbhakula
Vice President, IT Business Partner CMO(Merchandising, Marketing, eCommerce) & Supply Chain
Rohit Ghai
Senior Vice President, Products & Solutions
Joan Harantani
Morgan, Lewis, and Bockius, LLP
Simon Kim
Pacific Group Business Line Director
Rail/Transit & Surface Transportation
Kurt Kwok
Vice President, Corporate Marketing
Applied Materials
Paul Martin
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sharon Piper-Diggs
Director Global Diversity & Talent Acquisition
Myla Ramos
Sheldon Quan
Vice President, Associate General Counsel
The Clorox Company
Regina Wallace-Jones
Technology Operations Director
Parviz Yegani
Vice President, Architecture & Technology
Juniper Networks
About the California Diversity Council
The California Diversity Council (CADC) is a non-profit organization that was established in 2008 to help organizations and individuals expand their knowledge about diversity and inclusion in today's global society. The Council provides organizations with the opportunity to share best practices and learn from top corporate leaders about diversity and inclusion efforts. The California Diversity Council is part of the larger National Diversity Council, and has regional advisory boards in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco.
More information about the California Diversity Council can be found at http://www.californiadiversitycouncil.org.
Media Contact:
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Communications Lead
National Diversity Council
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California Diversity Council Honors Professionals of 2013 at the Diversity and Leadership Conference
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Little Mix has cancelled its first headlining North American tour, which was scheduled to take place at theaters in the U.S. and Canada from Sept. 10 to Oct. 11, 2014. Meanwhile, Little Mix members Jade Thirlwall and Jesy Nelson have called it quits with their respective boyfriends from the dance troupe Diversity.
In an Instagram message posted on July 3, 2014, Little Mix (whose other members are Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock) made this statement: "As a group we decided that creating an amazing 3rd album had to take priority. We're so sorry to all the Mixers who bought tickets to come and see the show. As soon as the album is finished, we promise to make plans to return to the US and perform for you all.
"I think we need to remember that every decision we make is with our Mixers in mind. We're not cancelling forever we're postponing, we could do the tour n let other people do the album for us, but that's not what we're about, it isn't a little mix album if we're not involved and that takes time :) We love our Mixers more than anyone else, we were just as disappointed but have to think of the long term and Mixers around the world."
Around the same time that Little Mix's 2014 North American tour was cancelled, the Daily Mirror reported that Thirlwall and Nelson made some changes in their personal lives by breaking up with their respective boyfriends in Diversity.
In early 2012, Thirlwall began dating Diversity's Sam Chaske, and Nelson began dating Diversity's Jordan Banjo. Nelson and Banjo broke up in early 2013 but reunited by the end of the year.
Little Mix was the winner of "The X Factor" U.K. in 2011. Diversity was the winner of "Britain's Got Talent" in 2009.
Although Little Mix says its North American tour is "postponed," the reality is that the tour is cancelled, most likely due to low ticket sales. Artists in the music business make most of their money from touring. When an entire tour is cancelled, it's usually because of one of these three reasons: low ticket sales, health problems or personality conflicts.
Many artists can tour for most of the year and still find time to record a new album that year. (One Direction is just one example.) If ticket sales for Little Mix's tour had been going well, then the tour wouldn't have been cancelled. "Working on a new album" is a poor excuse to cancel a tour when fans will be disappointed. What Little Mix is probably too embarrassed to announce is that the group's first headlining tour of North America was going to flop. And so it was easier to cut their losses by cancelling the tour rather than lose more money by going on tour.
The reality is that although Little Mix's two albums so far ("DNA" and "Salute") have debuted in the Top 10 in the U.S., a high debut on the chart does not always equal longevity on the charts. And long-term sales are what matter more than a high debut in the first week. Little Mix's albums haven't even come close to being certified gold in the U.S., and Little Mix's singles have flopped on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S.
Little Mix is able to headline arenas in the U.K. and Ireland, the two countries where the group is most popular. It's quite obvious that Little Mix is not anywhere near that level as a headliner in the U.S. and Canada. Little Mix previously toured North America as an opening act for select concerts on Demi Lovato's "Neon Lights" tour in early 2014. It remains to be seen what will happen if Little Mix actually does headline a concert tour of North America. Free promotional appearances at shopping malls don't count as a real headlining concert tour.


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The month of April is Autism Awareness Month. On the evenings of April 1 and 2, 2011, buildings throughout North America and the world are turning their lights blue to build awareness for families afflicted by autism and to kick off World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, 2011. Join the LIght It Up Blue movement, which include the Empire State Building, Niagara Falls, and the CN Tower. Come be a part of this special Autism Speaks event.
Other ways to participate in going blue:
- Wear blue attire
- Have a "blue" party with blue drinks, blue chips, blueberries, blue balloons, blue plates, blue flowers..
- Write letters in blue ink on blue paper
- Spread the word
We're lighting up our neighborhood blue, are you? It is a subtle way to send a big message. As dedication to all those "gems" we love with autism, I will be displaying blue gems in the yard and lighting them up each night. If you have a child or know of an individual with autism, please forward me their first name and age (to be written on the gem) to firstname.lastname@example.com . I will display each precious gem with the utmost pride.


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Cork Bits: Ideas for your Mother's Day weekend in the Napa Valley
Welcome to a special Mother's Day edition of Cork Bits. If you happen to be planning a trip to the Napa Valley this weekend, we've got some suggestions that are sure to keep you and mom entertained…
Saturday, May 12th
- Afternoon in the Vineyards will provide residents and visitors the opportunity to spend the afternoon with local vintners and grape growers to discuss farming techniques, winemaking, and environmental concerns surrounding the wine industry in Napa. Participating wineries include Grgich Hills, Trefethen Family Vineyards, Rocca Family Vineyards, and Frog's Leap to name a few. No RSVP required, 2pm – 5pm. Cost: Free.
Saturday, May 12th and Sunday, May 13th
- Clos Du Val Winery will raise a glass to Mother's Day by offering all mom's a free winetasting and a 15% discount on all purchases. The winery is open 10am – 5pm both Saturday and Sunday. Located at 5330 Silverado Trail in Napa. 707-261-5225. See our review of the winery here.
Sunday, May 13th
- If you're looking to treat mom to a special meal this weekend, you're in luck. Several Napa Valley restaurants will be offering distinct Mother's Day brunch menus. Etoile (the restaurant at Domaine Chandon in Yountville) will feature a special three-course menu for $75 per person on Sunday from 11am – 6pm. Executive chef Robert Curry and the crew at Auberge du Soleil will be serving up a four-course Mother's Day menu on Sunday ($80 per person) that includes options such as filet mignon, smoked salmon, poached egg piperade and butterscotch parfait. Be sure to call 800-348-5406 in advance as reservations are required. Finally, St. Helena's Martini House is honoring all mom's with a prix fixe lunch menu ($45 per person, $75 per person with wine pairing) from 11:30am – 3pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Have wonderful Mother's Day weekend!!
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Congratulations to Pam Oeffler, the winner of our Need Want Love Video Contest! She will receive a $1,000 gift certificate for her next California Closets system.
Pam posted a video of her California Closets craft room.
In the past, she used the living room and a fold-out card table to tackle her crafting projects. Now, she has a convenient craft system that stays clean and organized and allows her to easily update her "daily album". Kept on the center island, the album gets filled with snippets of daily life in her household – special events, kids' craft projects and other memorable items.
Pam loves her California Closets craft room and can't wait to move on to "Phase II" to get even more organized and efficient in her space. Now that she's won her prize, that will be easy to do!
Take a look at Pam's winning Need Want Love video – it might even inspire you to get a custom craft room of your own:
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From producer Guillermo del Toro and debutant director Jorge Gutierrez comes an animated comedy with a very unique visual style. The Book of Life is the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
And, when you bring Guillermo del Toro, Channing Tatum (Manolo) and Zoe Saldana (Maria) together to make an animated movie, as the first trailer reveals, "Something as magical, stylish and romantic as you'd expect" happens. Christina Applegate, Diego Luna, Ice Cube and Danny Trejo complete the voices in this romantic comedy set during the Mexican holiday of Día de Muertos.
Animator Jorge Gutierrez co-wrote and directs the movie. "The mandate of this movie was: Our 'Art of ' book is going to look exactly like the movie. And every artist poured their heart and soul into that idea," he says. The movie, which has a release date of October 17, a couple of weeks before Halloween, is inspired by Mexican folk art, old Mexican movies and stories from Gutierrez's childhood.
Guillermo del Toro is one of the producers of the feature. Known for his bottomless imagination, personal vision and creativity (Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy, Pacific Rim) del Toro is also known for helping upcoming filmmakers bring their own projects to life on the big screen using his influence to grease the wheels of production. While del Toro has definitely left his fingerprints on the picture, there's a fresh spark on The Book of Life that's all Gutierrez's.
Twentieth Century Fox Animation and Reel FX Creative Studios produce the movie. The Book of Life was originally optioned by DreamWorks Animation, but never went beyond development because of "creative differences".
The intricate and highly detailed animation shown in the trailer is gorgeous and I can't wait to see the movies this fall. You can take a look at the official film website for more artwork and trailers in different languages: http://www.bookoflifemovie.com.


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Well that was pretty painless.
For all the legacy talk, Manning vs. Brady XV was a flop. It was never even close. For me, the game was over when Aqib Talib exited the game in the second quarter. I was already feeling a bit despondent late in the first quarter when Brady missed a wide open Julian Edelman on a deep cross. Those opportunities weren't going to arise often, and I knew Brady missed a golden chance.
It was like yanking a bandaid off a scab. It was evident early on the Patriots were overmatched. They couldn't stop the Denver running attack. They couldn't stop the Broncos' stable of wide receivers. Offensively, the Patriots didn't have the weapons to attack a depleted Denver secondary. Brady wasn't even close to his Hall of Fame self.
It was painless-- pretty much what I would imagine death by lethal injection would be like. It wasn't like death by Old Sparky.
Sometimes I prefer seasons end this way. The Patriots were beaten by a better team. There were no "what ifs." There were no once-in-a-lifetime catches in the final minutes. No missed field goals. No unfortunate turnovers. No poor coaching decisions which could be second-guessed.
The Patriots were under-manned. Looking back, it is remarkable the Patriots won thirteen games this year. Amazing they were in the position to be one win away from the Super Bowl.
Before a preseason game was even played, one of the team's best players was imprisoned on charges of murder. Yes, murder. Their other star tight end was in a dispute with the team over his timetable for his return from an injury. A circus atmosphere surrounded training camp with the arrival of Tim Tebow. A quick look at the wide receiver depth had everyone longing for the days of Brandon Lloyd.
Injuries are a part of the game. The Patriots had their fair share of injuries. The heart of their defense was ripped out. The first signs of the inevitable decline of Brady were revealing themselves-- kind of like finding that first gray hair on your head or that first wrinkle in your forehead. It may have been subtle, but it was evident to the observant eye.
So, yes, it hurts. It hurts because we all know time is running out on Brady's career. It is another year with no Super Bowl championship with the greatest quarterback of our generation at the helm. Nobody wants to think about what life will be like after Brady and Belichick.
With Brady and Belichick, expectations have always been Super Bowl or bust. There was a time pre-Brady and Belichick when just making the playoffs was considered a successful season. There was a time when we celebrated AFC East divisional championships.
There are a generation of Patriots fans who don't understand the frustration of missing out on the playoffs year-in and year-out. They may not have been alive when the Patriots were the laughing stock of the league. They don't realize how close the Patriots were to becoming the St. Louis Patriots.
It's been a great run-- a historic one. The first half of it was far better than the second half.


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Foale and Kaleri spent two days replacing a liquids unit and a water flow system in the Russian Elektron oxygen-generation device in the Zvezda Service Module after weeks of troubleshooting efforts failed to coax it back into service. The Elektron produces oxygen for the Station atmosphere through electrolysis - the separation of hydrogen and oxygen from water that flows through a series of pumps and valves. The hydrogen is vented overboard.
Russian specialists spent several weeks trying to track down the most probable cause for repeated shutdowns of the system after just a few minutes of operation each time. They concluded that particles of potassium hydroxide electrolytes - a by-product of the electrolysis process - that created air bubbles in the liquids unit, resulting in the unit's repeated shutdowns, were the most probable cause of the problem.
Since last Saturday, the crew has derived oxygen from solid-fuel oxygen generation (SFOG) canisters activated in Zvezda. The crew has been using an average of two SFOGs each day since available air and oxygen were depleted from tanks in the Russian Progress supply vehicle following the first shutdown of the Elektron.
Russian engineers now plan to activate the refurbished Elektron Saturday for a few days of checkouts and diagnosis. If the Elektron repair proves successful, the SFOG canisters will no longer be needed. There is an ample supply of those canisters, as well as oxygen contained in the Quest airlock tanks, that could provide oxygen for the Station for several months.
To accommodate the Elektron repair, a few lower-priority tasks were moved to other days, including routine proficiency training for Foale on the Canadarm2 robotic arm.
On Friday, Foale did a leak check of the window in the Destiny laboratory. In January, a flex hose that helps to vent air from the inner panes of the window was found to be causing a minor pressure decay from the Station. Although the flex hose is operating normally, today's check revealed a slight leak from one of the inner panes of the window. The leak will not affect the pressure in the Station, but it will require another venting procedure in the next week or so to prevent condensation buildup.
Foale and Kaleri took advantage of the recently repaired high-tech treadmill to get in several rounds of intense exercise. A lengthy overhaul last week brought the system back into full operation.
Foale spent some time this week conducting experiments with a cellular biotechnology device to test methods for improved cell culture growth and with a device designed to measure the forces imparted on the joints of the lower extremities and the feet in the absence of gravity.
Foale and Kaleri also took time out from their schedule to answer questions from a syndicated talk show host from the Premiere Radio Networks and from students at the Howard Bishop Middle School in Gainesville, Fla.


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It's been years, but I find myself in need of a new CCW. My full-sized 1911 has been great and conceals fairly well, but I've carried enough to know I can do better. Something a bit lighter, a bit smaller, but without sacrificing use of one of the 'Big 3' calibers (9mm, .40 S&W, .45ACP). Once again I'm drawn to the CCO type 1911.
I'm trying to gather a list of who all makes CCOs and what their reputations are. I'm nixing outright the Nighthawk and Wilson Combat offerings due to price ($3k+ for a 1911 isn't jiving with me). Below is what I've found so far and what others have pointed out to me.
Kimber Compact Stainless II ($950-ish)
Kimber Compact CDP II ($1150-ish)
Dan Wesson CCO ($1400-1500)
STI Guardian (about $1000)
Custom Fusion CCO (about $1400-1500, most of the extras I don't want so the build would be fairly basic)
Les Baer Stinger ($1400-1600 used)
Sig Sauer RCS ($900-1000)
Personal thoughts so far. Kimber's aluminum frames worry me and they evidently still show the Cohen influence (serious questions about their quality). The DW gun looks fantastic and has a good reputation. I don't know much about STI except that they're highly thought-of in competition circles. Fusion looks to be a solid option in general. Les Baer Stinger I see fairly often on 1911-centric sites; hopefully it's just buyer's remorse or need of funds versus a reflection on the gun itself. Sig's RCS meets the definitions of what I'm looking for, but Sig has been anything but stellar of late and I don't know if their 1911s, in particular their RCS, are up to snuff yet. Time will tell I suppose.
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We beer geeks like something different. An organic ale brewed using honey and basil is definitely one that counts as different, so I knew I had to try this summer offering from Bison Brewing.
Bison Brewing announced the release of its Honey Basil Ale, a seasonal Bison classic since 1994. The brewers infused this unique ale with organic honey and organic basil. Honey lends a hint of sweetness and rich aroma, while fresh organic basil, in lieu of finishing hops, infuses a slight herbal note and basil aftertaste—a perfectly refreshing brew for the dog days of summer.
Bison Brewing, which recently partnered with Mendocino Brewing Company in Ukiah, CA, continues its 20-year tradition of brewing and bottling its award winning line of organic beers. Bison's brewers include specialty ingredients to augment 4 primary ingredients: barley, hops, water, and yeast. With like-minded maltsters, hop co-ops, and brewing partners, Bison is committed to artisanal brewing with only the finest ingredients; Bison's distinction for consumers in today's craft beer marketplace is organic certification and innovative use of ingredients to craft award winning, drinkable beers that people remember.
"Like my other specialty brews, this year's Honey Basil Ale uses specialty ingredients judiciously – we don't hit you over the head with the ingredients, but rather hint at it," says Brewmaster Daniel Del Grande. "All our beers focus on drinkability and balance, so after finishing the bottle I leave you wanting another! Some beers out there fatigue my palate; I like to enjoy a couple beers with food and friends."
The aroma starts off a bit vegetal and slightly sour but changes as the frothy head diminshes. After breathing a little bit, the basil emerges in the nose along with the sweet waxy scent of honey. In the flavor, the two components seperate with honey coming across in the front end and a dried basil spice contributing to a mild finish.
All together this is a sessionable amber ale with some interesting flavors that should lend itself to pairing with food. I would try something with a subtle herb spice that could use some accentuation. Maybe this is a beer that could go well with pasta for a change. I would also think this could be a good cooking beer.


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Ducasse Gains Rave Reviews At NFL Combine
Feb. 28, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - UMass offensive lineman Vladimir Ducasse has been very impressive at the NFL Combine held in Indianapolis. The tackle, who could also play guard at the next level, garnered much attention from the NFL teams with his impressive numbers. He clocked in at 5.21 in the 40-yard dash and had 29 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press Saturday.
The New York Daily News has a feature story on Ducasse and his journey from Haiti to America and possibly the NFL.
Sometimes, Ducasse would rather focus on football than ponder Haiti's problems. It's why he would change the channel whenever earthquake coverage came on the TV in January, and why he walked away from a reporter during the Senior Bowl later that month.
"(Reporters) were asking about football," Ducasse remembers. "Then this guy says, 'Let's talk about Haiti now.' I just left."
ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss has a nice piece on Ducasse with the following mention:
Ducasse: Ready to make jump to NFL
After weighing in at 6-foot-4 and 330 pounds on Friday, Ducasse expressed excitement about being at the combine, where he had plans to meet with several teams. Some of the first clubs he spoke with were the Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears.
Ducasse said he was taking pride in representing UMass at the combine, and is stressing to NFL teams that he's ready to make a big jump to the pros.
"I like competing, I'm physical," he said. "Up at this level, everybody is talented, everybody is athletic, everybody is fast, and they just want to be able to see you finish and be physical. That's what I think I bring to the table."
From Patriots.com, Ducasse is mentioned in a section:
UMass tackle Vladimir Ducasse (6-4, 330), a Connecticut resident who hails from Haiti originally, fielded numerous questions about the plight of his native island nation in the aftermath of last month's devastating earthquake.
At age 14, Ducasse's family sent him and his older brother to live with an uncle in Stamford, in order to escape the poverty and despair of their situation. Several other family members live with him now in the U.S., while his father, two uncles, and some cousins still reside in the capital city of Port-au-Prince.
"It was a little setback when I found out what happened," said Ducasse, who has not been back to Haiti since coming to America.
"The whole city was hit. Our house went down actually. Pretty much everything, they have to find another place to stay ... when I heard from my family and that everyone was OK, after the two days I came back and started working out again."
Ducasse said his spirits have been buoyed by the outpouring of support for Haiti from U.S. donors.
"A lot of people have helped. Much more than what I was expecting, so it was pretty good."
The Associated Press has a segment on Ducasse as well.
FROM HAITI TO COMBINE: Vladimir Ducasse's journey from Haiti, to the University of Massachusetts and then to the NFL Combine has been a long and unlikely one.
Ducasse was sent to live with an uncle in the United States at age 14 while his father stayed in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. He didn't play football until his junior year of high school, when coaches and friends persuaded the then-275-pounder to try out.
He chose to attend Massachusetts, even though larger schools pursued him after his initial decision. He developed into an All-American offensive tackle, played in the Senior Bowl, and now, the 6-foot-5, 330 pounder is at the combine.
"Not too many small-school players get the chances I get, so there's a lot of pride behind it," he said.
All was well for Ducasse until the earthquake hit his homeland in January. His father's house went down, but he was unharmed.
"It was a little setback at first when it happened, but I heard from my family, I heard that everybody was OK, so after two days, I came back and started working out again."
Now he's focused on bringing pride to both Massachusetts and Haiti.
"I like competing," he said. "I'm physical. Up at this level, everybody's athletic, everybody's talented, everybody's fast. They just want to be able to see you finish and be physical, and that's what I bring to the table."
Arrowhead Pride, a blog that covers the Kansas City Chiefs has a lengthy Q&A session with Ducasse. Here it is:
Perhaps the most popular project player available in the draft, University of Massachusetts offensive tackle Vladimir Ducasse is as raw as they come -- at least among the players still considered a top prospect at the NFL Combine. He's been linked to the Chiefs for a few weeks as a possible grab in the draft, and Scott Pioli personally attended a workout early on in the off-season.
Here at the Scouting Combine, Ducasse measured in impressively, but even his interview seemed as raw as his experience. Still that shouldn't sway the Chiefs from possibly cashing in on his tremendous potential.
Q: How has it been for you since the Senior Bowl?
A: Everything has been going well. I'm excited to be here. It's a blessing to be here, not many people get a chance to be invited to the NFL combine, so the experience is great. So far, so good.
Q: Being from Haiti, how much of a jolt was the earthquake in Haiti?
A: It was a little setback when I found out what happened. When I heard from my family and that everyone was okay, after the two days I came back and started working out again.
Q: What have you done at the combine?
A: I've had a couple interviews and went to the hospital for a couple of X-rays. Just got done benching.
Q: What teams have you met with so far?
A: So far, I've met with a lot of teams. Steelers, Cardinals, Bears. A bunch.
Q: How many family members do you have in Haiti?
A: My father is still back there. I have two uncles. A couple of cousins.
Q: How much family do you have in the States?
A: I have a good amount of family here.
Q: What city are you from in Haiti?
A: Port-au-Prince.
Q: So how did it work there?
A: The whole city was hit. Our house went down actually. Pretty much everything, they have to find another place to stay at.
Q: Last time he has been to Haiti?
A: I haven't been back ever since I came here.
Q: How did you feel about the response from U.S. for Haiti?
A: Pretty much it went pretty well. A lot of people have helped. Much more than what I was expecting, so it was pretty good.
Q: What have combine interviews been like?
A: Nothing was a surprise. Everything was expected and was great.
Q: What'd you measure in at?
A: I'm about 6-4 ½ and weighed in at 330 pounds.
Q: What position are you playing?
A: Right now they have me listed as offensive tackle. Left side, right side, I can play any position on the line.
Q: What did you learn at the Senior Bowl about handling the inside moves of pass rushers?
A: Pretty much, one thing I've learned is that the inside move, the problem was that I was oversetting and getting out too much. I need to be a little more patient.
Q: Can you talk about the level of competition coming from a small school?
A: It was great, pretty much what I was expecting, the speed and strength. Everybody is strong. Everything I can do at a small school I can do at the Senior Bowl so it was challenging but I got adjusted to it.
Q: Do you have some pride coming from a smaller school to the Combine?
A: Oh yeah, definitely. Not too many small-school players get a chance like that. A lot of pride in that.
Q: Why'd you go to UMass?
A: I didn't know the difference between D-I and D-IAA and UMass was my first scholarship. It was close to home so I went to UMass.
Q: How'd you start playing football?
A: I started playing football my junior year of high school. I was walking down the hallway, I was about 275 [pounds], and a couple of my friends and the coach came out and wanted me to try out for football.
Q: Why do you think you'll make it in the NFL?
A: I like competing, I'm physical. Up at this level, everybody is talented, everybody is athletic, everybody is fast, they just want to be able to see you finish and be physical and that's what I think I bring to the table.
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Career HonorsThird-team Sporting News All-American (2014) … USBWA All-District IX (2014) … Second-team NABC All-District 20 (2014) … Wayman Tisdale Award finalist (2014) … Pac-12 Freshman of the Year (2014) … First-team All-Pac-12 (2014) … Pac-12 All-Freshman Team (2014) … Pac-12 Tournament All-Tournament Team (2014) … NIT Season Tip-Off All-Tournament Team (2013) … Tisdale National Freshman of the Week (3-4-14).
Freshman Season (2013-14)Named a third-team All-American by the Sporting News … A finalist for the Wayman Tisdale National Freshman of the Year award … USBWA All-District IX … Second-team NABC All-District 20 … The seventh UA player to earn Pac-12 Freshman of the Year honors … First-team All-Pac-12 … Pac-12 All-Freshman Team … Pac-12 Tournament All-Tournament Team … NIT Season Tip-Off All-Tournament Team … Tisdale National Freshman of the Week (3-4-14) … Set UA freshman records with 303 rebounds, which also ranked 10th on the program's single-season list, and 38 games started … Finished the season ranked second on UA's freshman charts in minutes played (1,187), third in field goals (189), fourth in free throw attempts (180), fifth in blocks (39) and eighth in points (470) … Started all 38 games, averaging 12.4 points, a team-high 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 blocks in 31.2 minutes per contest … In overall games, ranked fourth in the Pac-12 in offensive rebounds (2.7), seventh in total rebounds (8.0), 11th in both defensive rebounds (5.3) and blocks (1.0), 14th in field goal percentage (.495) and 22nd in scoring (12.4) … Led Pac-12 freshmen in rebound average (8.0) and double-doubles (8) in all games … Ranked fifth in the league in offensive rebounds (2.7), eighth in total rebounds (7.9), 14th in field goal percentage (.476), 10th in defensive rebounds (5.2) and 23rd in scoring (12.2) in Pac-12 games only … Led UA in rebounds and blocks 18 times each, scoring and steals nine times apiece and assists five times … Scored in double figures 28 times, posted 11 double-figure rebounding efforts and had a team-high eight double-doubles … Reached the 20-point mark three times and led the Wildcats with 56 dunks in 38 games … Set a UA NCAA Tournament record with 18 rebounds to go along with eight points and two blocks against Wisconsin in the Elite Eight … Put up 15 points, six boards and two blocks in the Sweet 16 win over San Diego State … Reeled off 18 points, six rebounds, six assists and four steals in the win over Gonzaga in the third round of the NCAA Tournament … Scored 16 points, grabbed eight boards and blocked five shots in the win over Weber State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament … Almost had a triple-double against UCLA in the Pac-12 Tournament finals, finishing with 11 points, eight rebounds and eight assists … Filled the box score with nine points, nine rebounds, three assists, three steals and three blocks in the win over Colorado in the Pac-12 Tournament semis … Tallied 11 points, seven boards and two blocks in the win over Utah in the Pac-12 Tournament quarters … Netted a game-high 21 points, grabbed eight rebounds and passed out three assists at Oregon … Recorded his eighth double-double with 19 points and 15 boards in the home win over Stanford as UA clinched the Pac-12 regular-season title … Tallied 13 points in the home win over California … Scored 21 of his game and season-high 23 points in the second half, and also had eight rebounds, in the win at Colorado … Had his seventh double-double of the season at Arizona State, finishing with 13 points and 10 rebounds … Scored a game-high 17 points and added five rebounds in the home win over Oregon State … Stuffed the box score with eight points, 13 rebounds and six assists at Cal … Posted his sixth double-double in the home win over Utah with 10 points and 12 rebounds … Tallied 12 points, three assists and two steals in the home win over Colorado … Registered 16 points on 7-of-12 shooting and added six rebounds in the home win over Arizona State … Went for 12 points and eight boards in the win at USC … Posted 10 points, six rebounds and two assists in the win at UCLA … Had an 18-point, 11-rebound day in the home win over Washington to notch his fifth double-double … Made 8-of-11 shots on his way to a 21-point night in the home win over Southern … Posted 14 points, five rebounds and two assists in the win at No. 25 Michigan … Led UA with 19 points and added eight rebounds in the home win over Texas Tech … Had 10 points, seven boards, four assists and two blocks in the win over No. 6/5 Duke in the NIT Season Tip-Off championship game … Posted his fourth double-double in the win over Drexel in the NIT semis, finishing with 10 points and 13 rebounds … Had 12 points, seven rebounds and a pair of blocks in the NIT win over Rhode Island … Recorded his third double-double with 10 points and 10 boards in the NIT win over Fairleigh Dickinson … Sparked Arizona with 16 points, eight rebounds and three steals in the road win over San Diego State … Ripped off a 14-point, 10 rebound double-double in the home win over Long Beach State … Posted a double-double in his collegiate debut with 13 points and 10 boards in the home win over Cal Poly.
USA Basketball Earned MVP honors while leading the United States to a gold medal at the 2013 FIBA U19 World Championship in Prague ... Averaged team highs of 16.2 points and 6.2 rebounds per game in addition to shooting 61.2 percent from the field ... Scored nine points at the 2013 USA Basketball Hoop Summit ... Led Team USA to the 2011 FIBA Americas Championship gold medal with team-highs of 17.0 points, 11.2 rebounds and 3.2 blocks per game ... Named to the 2011-12 USA Developmental National Team and participated in the 2010 USA Basketball Developmental National Team mini-camp.
High School Ranked as the No. 3 overall player and the No. 2 power forward in his class by Rivals.com ... Rated as the No. 4 overall prospect and the No. 2 power forward in his class by both ESPN.com and 247Sports.com ... Named MVP of the 2013 McDonald's All-American Game after finishing with 24 points, eight rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes ... Participated in the 2013 Jordan Brand Classic ... Claimed MVP honors at the 2012 Under Armour Elite 24 Game ... A two-time attendee of the LeBron James Skills Academy ... Just the fourth two-time California Mr. Basketball selection since 1979, along with John Williams, Jason Kidd and Tyson Chandler ... Named the 2013 San Jose Mercury Boys Athlete of the Year ... A three-time San Francisco Chronicle and San Jose Mercury Player of the Year ... The first-ever three-time WCAL Player of the Year ... Finished his high school career with 2,386 points and 1,666 rebounds, both records for his school, conference and the Central Coast Section ... Led Mitty to consecutive state titles in 2011 and 2012, the first two championships in program history ... Averaged 21.6 points, a school-record 15.7 rebounds and 3.3 blocks per game as a senior in leading Archbishop Mitty to a 28-6 record and a runner-up finish in the CIF Open Division ... Coached by Tim Kennedy.


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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Is Coconut Water Similar To Human Blood Plasma?
by Sarah Davis
Coconut Water has been heavily advertised on the market for a while now (not to be mixed up with Coconut Milk) as a hot health-drink, but did you know that it has the SAME electrolyte balance as our blood plasma? Coconut Water is one of the biggest sources of electrolytes out there and is almost identical in composition to human blood plasma. In fact, during the Pacific War, coconut water (taken straight from a coconut, it acts as a universal donor) was used as emergency blood plasma transfusions to wounded soldiers. Apparently, this is still done in some third world countries. Wild, right? Since coconut water is always nestled into a coconut, it is always sterile and ready to drink (or inject), because the layers of the coconut act as a filter. (Disclaimer: these are facts about what some people do in EMERGENCY situations, mainly in the past. In today's world, coconut water is around for us to rejuvenate our blood with electrolytes by drinking it.)
A few health benefits:
One serving of coconut water has more potassium than 2 bananas.
It will regulate your blood electrolyte level (fitness gurus suggest that after you workout, it is a good time to drink coconut water, because you may have lost important electrolytes while sweating it out on the treadmill.) This is also good if you are suffering from a hangover.
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A happy ending for a mother dog and her pups who were photographed soaking wet and shivering cold in the Sinton, Texas animal control.
Last week outrage over this drenched dog family on a Facebook post attracted thousands of social media users. Sinton's Director of Public Works, Hilario Chavez, says, the dog's owner, who surrendered the mother and her pups to the shelter, is responsible for the situation. "When he dropped them off, he was bringing them into the kennel and wanted a minute with them, he took the hose and sprayed them down," Chavez said.
After a bit of coaxing, Chavez gave the mother and pups a bit more time before putting them to sleep, so this author reached out to Peewee's Pet Adoption World and Sanctuary in nearby Corpus Christi, Texas. When the head of the shelter, Ernestina Cochran got the request, she didn't hesitate. "I can help with the mother and pups, I'll go get them!" Those words rolled right out of Cochran's mouth.
Peewee's Pet Adoption World and Sanctuary
Though the shelter is named Peewee's it's no peewee sized operation. Cochran takes in roughly 1500 dogs a year and adopts out as many. They're a no kill facility that's filled to the brim, and they're not just limited to dogs. In 2013 they also rescued and adopted out 266 cats, 2 horses, 8 rabbits, 7 guinea pigs, 1 gerbil and 1 bird.
Cochran, who immigrated to the US from Mexico years ago, worked at one time as a nurse and operated small businesses in the area. Then in 1995 at the age of 50, she wanted to help the large numbers of stray, abused, neglected and unwanted dogs in the Corpus Christi area so they opened Peewee's, named after the first dog she ever rescued, a little terrier mix. Cochran says there's a crisis locally with the amount of animals that need homes. "Taking in strays is not the answer, spaying and neutering is. It's an upside down situation. There's strays everywhere. It's a big mess. People say they can't afford fences so they leave their dogs on chains and the local government says it's okay. It's like fighting uphill battle."
Peewee's facility is immense and the organization depends on donations to keep saving lives. Cochran says she would be thrilled to work and network with other rescue groups, including out of state organizations which would be interested in taking some of the dogs she gets in. Most of the pooches are under 25 pounds, but there are also some larger sized dogs. There are transport services which can safely bring dogs to all areas of the country.
The mother dog and pups from Sinton
The mother dog from Sinton and her pups are all up for adoption, they don't need to go to the same home together, and out of state adopters will be considered. Cochran took this video of the dogs coming in on their transport van, and hopes someone will be attracted to a spark in a pup's eye or a cute face. If you are interested in adopting please contact Peewee's. Here's a slideshow with more pictures of the pups and other animals at Peewee's.
Update July 8, 2014: The mother dog just got adopted but all the pups still need homes.
City of Sinton does not advertise or market dogs in its pound to get new homes; assistance needed
This author also learned that the City of Sinton does not market or advertise dogs that end up in its pound so the animals have a chance to get a new home. That makes it tough for the public or rescue groups to know adoptable pooches are there. There's no public notification system for dogs that get picked up, there's no website mentioning the dogs with pictures and descriptions, nor is there any social media out reach.
Cochran says she is going to make weekly calls to the city to see if there's any smaller sized dogs she can save from the Sinton shelter.
The president of People Assisting Animal Control (PAAC), Cheryl Martinez, saw this author's original article about the Sinton situation and she's also offered to help. PAAC is a nonprofit organization that tries to help network and market dogs in city and town animal control facilities. Dogs would be stuck at a literal dead end without their assistance. Martinez says, "We want to promote animals from municipal shelters. We were able to increase the adoptions from Corpus Animal Control from about 300 a year to over 2,000. We also saw that the pet overpopulation is very overwhelming and for every adoption we were successful in, 10 more animals were coming in the door. So in 30 days we will be opening up our high volume spay/neuter clinic and our low cost wellness clinic. Our goal is to have 10,000 surgeries performed each year to see a decline in the overpopulation."
Sinton's DPW manager tells this author he will welcome the help and assistance but so far nothing has been formalized. If you can help please email this author.


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PhD, Indiana University, Religious Studies
PhD, Indiana University, Tibetan Studies
MA, Indiana University, Central Eurasian Studies
MA, Hamburg University, Sinology: Literature
Areas of expertise/research interests
- Complex relationships between state-driven secularization, religious practice and ethnic identity in Tibetan cultural areas of China
- Translations of Tibetan hagiographical/biographical literature
- Modes of adaptation of Tibetan-language poetics
current research and projects
Dr. Willock is a three-year postdoctoral fellow at the University of Denver. Professor Willock currently teaches the following courses: Buddhism; Religions of Tibet; Religions of China and Japan; Buddhism in the USA: Local and Global Perspectives; and an ASEM on Politics and Religion in Modern China. Dr. Willock is a select participant in the five-year "Religion and the Literary in Tibet Seminar," organized in conjunction with the American Academy of Religion (AAR). She serves on the AAR steering committee for the Tibetan and Himalayan Religions Group and as an academic consultant for the Treasury of Lives Project's Advisory Committee. She is co-editor of the Tibetan and Himalayan Field of Dissertation Reviews.
Her current research, underwritten by a 2012 Columbia University Libraries Research Award, concerns understanding "Secularism and 'Superstition' in Tibetan Intellectual History." This project drew upon the vast assortment of letters, documents, and publications in the Tharchin Collection at the C.V. Starr East Asian Library of Columbia University. She continued this research drawing upon more source material at the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives in Dharamsala, India. Dr. Willock presented her preliminary findings on the Tibet Mirror Press' publishing activities at a workshop titled, "Lamas, Spies, Gentleman Scholars, and Trans-Himalayan Traders: The Meeting of Religion, Colonialism, Politics and Economics in Twentieth Century Kalimpong" at the University of Toronto this last April. She will present further findings of this research at the International Association of Tibetan Studies conference in Ulan Bataar, Mongolia this summer.
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Fundamentally I see myself as a facilitator of cross-cultural exchange in order to improve the human condition for all people regardless of race, class, gender, or sexual orientation. My own pursuit of education has carried me to many different parts of the world—Australia, China, Tibet, and India, among other places. I strongly value indigenous cultures and religious practices of these places. I hope that my teaching, researching and service in the Academy contributes to the cross-cultural understanding of the rich bodies of knowledge, especially from China, Tibet and India.
Dr. Willock is finishing two book projects. The first, based on her doctoral dissertation work, A Tibetan Buddhist Polymath in Modern China, argues that Tibetan Buddhist polymaths played an active role in shaping the contours of religious practice, modernity, and nationality in the People's Republic of China. The second book project A Tibetan-English Primer on Tibetan Poetics (Snyan ngag spyi don) focuses on language pedagogy, especially teaching the art of Tibetan poetics to students familiar with Classical Tibetan. Her most recent publication is "Translation and Commentary on 'Motivations for Writing a Rnam-thar' by the Fifth Dalai Lama Ngag dbang blo bzang rgya mtsho," in Robbie Barnett and Laura Harrington, eds. New Perspectives on Tibetan Traditionality (forthcoming).


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Matcha Hot ChocolateWarming and slightly decadent, our Matcha hot chocolate is the perfect sweet treat for a cold night. Sip it slowly to enjoy the creamy milky flavor, sweet chocolate body, and delicate Matcha finish.
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Aiya Cooking Grade Matcha....................... 1 ~ 2 tsp
Milk................................................................. 2 cups
White Chocolate............................................. 4 oz
Whipped Cream............................................. optional
Tip: Any milk you like is fine for this recipe. The original was made with 2% dairy milk but you can use any non dairy alternative or even half and half depending on taste.
Tip: For the smoothest, richest hot chocolate, chop the white chocolate as fine as possible. The finer the chopped chocolate, the smoother your hot chocolate.
- Finely chop the chocolate and set it aside.
- In a pot, heat the milk, stirring often, until it is hot and steaming.
- Take the milk off the heat and sift the Matcha into it. (Add 1 tsp of Matcha for a lighter tea flavor and 2 tsps for a deeper tea flavor.)
- Add the chopped white chocolate and stir together until smooth and the chocolate is fully melted.
- Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream (optional), and enjoy!
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buddy was quite buff, back then.
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Personally I don't mind the arm thing and prefer it as it is now but that's just me.
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On 8/20, we photographed Jacquelyn & Brandon's gorgeous wedding & reception in downtown Indy! They were married at the Indiana State House and their reception was at the Skyline Club. We started at the Hilton for some getting ready shots though…Jacquelyn adorned her shoes with the words "I Do"…LOVED that! Check out that beautiful Demetrios dress too! WOW!
Crystal from Beauty by Crystal and Sarah from the Meridian Design Group did a fabulous job on Jacquelyn's hair & make-up! She looked stunning!
Awesome view of the State House!
Love, love, love this!
Brandon was so excited to see Jacquelyn walk down the aisle!
The State House is such a gorgeous venue! We love shooting there!!
I've never seen a minister get SO excited over the first kiss!! ADORABLE!
I loved their rose petal toss!
We stopped by the canal for a few photos before heading over to the reception…the ladies were really "working it" here!
Check out the reflection in his glasses!
Jacquelyn, you are gorgeous!!
Such a cute couple!!
Love it!! Angie Kenley from Bokay did a fabulous job on all of their flowers, corsages and boutonnieres!
Check out their awesome cake from Paige Hayes of Sweet Seductions! WOW!
Every detail was perfect thanks to Deborah Bowman and her awesome crew at A Touch of Elegance! We LOVE working with them!! We also got to work with Wes from Event 1 DJs that evening, and all of their beautiful linens and rentals came from A Classic Party Rental. It was such a great group of vendors!
Yep, their cake lit up in between the layers, isn't that cool?!
Loved their candles and warm decor!
Loved the monogrammed lighting too!
Thanks for a great time you guys!! More pics coming soon!


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Cam Newton addresses his entertainer, icon comments
Cam Newton walked up to the assembled media at the NFL Combine, which had impatiently waited more than 24 hours for him, and quickly called an audible.
Newton, the Heisman Trophy winner, which just led his Auburn Tigers team to a national championship, rustled some paper in his hands and then began reading from a prepared statement.
His goal was to beat the media to the punch, doing a little damage control following some recent controversial comments where he pledged to become an entertainer and an icon, not just a football player.
"First and foremost, I understand that my obligation is to be the best possible football player that I can be," Newton said. "I know and believe that. The recent comments were made during the announcement of my new endorsement partnership. I was making the point that I want to be the best possible ambassador for them, just like I want to be the best possible ambassador for whatever team I'm lucky enough to play for.
"I'm excited to compete this week and you will see me doing everything possible to be the best possible player that I can be. And first and foremost I'm blessed to be in this whole situation and I couldn't be in a better place than I am right now."
Newton spent about 10 minutes talking about a wide range of topics (mostly football related) and clearly sold himself to the assembled media much better than Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, who preceded him and came off somewhat simple, and appeared slightly arrogant during his session, which was mostly spent avoiding questions about character concerns that surround him.
Newton wouldn't discuss his controversial past with the NCAA, or his sketchy history at the University of Florida, which featured an arrest and suspension. But he did want to make sure the world knew "my past is in my past."
Despite referring to himself in third person three times, Newton was charismatic, polished, somewhat convincing, and CLEARLY well coached.
Some NFL team will take notice, and one will likely invest a high draft pick in Newton, hoping to coach him up into becoming a franchise quarterback.


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There seems to be a problem with VLC that started some months ago. When watching a movie, the sound slowly starts going out of sync. If I close VLC and open the movie again to the spot it was at before, the sound is no longer out of sync.
Is anyone else experiencing this? Is there a solution to it?


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Pintos, Parti-colored, Check: the Colour-Headed or White-factored Dane. (Der Plattenhund)*
There is quite a bit of confusion about the piebald* Dane. There are problems that result from breed-specific and even idiosyncratic terminology, and there are problems of identification as well. Of first import is to be clear that the piebald Dane is a disqualifying mismark that should be identified as such and sold on limited registration as a non-breeding, pet-only Dane. All of the various iterations of piebald in the Great Dane (be they sp or se carrying), are genetically undermarked Mantledanes; they are not acceptable Mantledanes nor are they some kind of Harlequin. Mantledanes must have a complete blanket, not body spots. Harlequins must have the distinctive, irregular torn patches which distinguish them from parti-colored dogs, also called pintos, piebalds, etc. Black and white parti-colored or piebalds (pintos) Danes are sometimes bred (knowingly or unknowingly), and even shown as Harlequins. What's wrong with that, you say? Alot.
Firstly, the dog has simply been misidentified if called a harlequin, and so has been misregistered. If that alone doesn't matter to you, then this next point certainly should: piebalds are mismarked Mantles who do not carry and cannot produce Harlequins. This mis-identification therefore has great genetic consequences to the already confined and confused harl family gene pool. Piebald Danes increase the percentage of mismarks in every breeding in which they are used. They also can increase the percentage of deaf puppies in harlequin litters. Clearly any responsible breeder would be doing all they could to minimize the incidence of both in their litters and their bloodline. As Ann Greavu has clearly documented, the problem of white Danes is further reaching than simply the merle gene: we have both piebald deafness and merle deafness in our breed (see also "White" Danes"). We have dogs registered as "harls," "whites," "white and black," and even "mantle" who are genetic piebalds. And thanks to the recessive nature of the piebald spotting allele, plus the fact these piebald Danes go unrecognised and continue to be bred by folks unaware of the far-reaching consequences, it looks like the piebald is here to stay, and may well be increasing in frequency.
Why is that so and exactly why is that a problem? Piebald Danes are likely increasing because: 1) American harldane breeders and owners tend to favor a very lightly marked harlequin, thus unintentionally selecting for the underlying genetics of piebald, 2) far too many breeders of harlequins use multiple mismarks on a routine basic in their breeding programs, thus muddying the waters perpetually, so that, 3) we are currently unable to ascertain exactly what genotypes for the phenotype Mantle are present in our breed, which is our only point of control, given that, 4) it is practically impossible to discern how much white on a harl came from recessive spotting (e.g. piebald) genes and how much from merle-harl dominant white genes. (For purists addicted to detail (<G> like myself), it really doesn't practically matter if this "white-factoring" is sese=extreme white piebald spotting/colour-headed, or spsp=piebald spotting with negative factoring/checks of some kind, or even both homozygotes and their heterozygote offspring; the point is they are all undermarked Mantles in genotype, so should be selected against as they produce an increase in un-breedable, and even defective, puppies.)
Here's a simple example of why that is a problem, using a piebald bitch. She carries two doses of what we'll call white-factoring (that makes her a piebald (mmss)). She is bred to a correctly marked Harlequin male. She produces from him 2 correctly marked harls, 2 correctly marked mantles, 2 boston-marked merles, a piebald like herself, and a "merlikin." Not a bad litter you say? Four show-marked pups to start with, for a harl litter, is really good. Here's the problem: *ALL* four of those pups are now white-factored. They may be show-marked, but they are carriers of white-factoring, and this has gone unrecorded. So they are sold and bred. Let's say they are all bred to other correctly marked, white-factored Danes like themselves.
Now what happens? You lose show prospects each time you breed them and keep spreading white-factoring through the gene pool. White-factored to white-factored means 25% of each of their litters will lack body color, and 50% more will be "carriers" like themselves. And so on...and so on...and the genes for white-factoring are spread. Dogs are sold and bred, and people buy and then breed these white-factored pups unknowingly. Eventually one of these white factored Danes meets up with another piebald like the original bitch, or one of those nearly white harlequins who carries two doses of white-factoring, and then the resulting litter is mostly light and undermarked dogs, including some deaf pups, and, since they are all mostly white, you cannot even sort out from looks what's what. Even worse, two "harls" meet, one actually a piebald and the other carrying twice for white-factoring (both could be "beautifully"--if lightly--marked!), and practically the whole litter is white and you have no real show marks at all to show for it, plus a bunch of potentially deaf and blind pups.
Okay, you say, fine--I'll breed my piebald bitch to a Mantle--I know no deaf whites can come from that and I'll at least get mantles. Wrong. You can get piebald deaf pups if the Mantle you choose is white-factored (does he have splashy color, a break in the blanket?), and even if you do get well-marked Mantles they will ALL be white factored, so will be carriers of this same problem again. There is just no way to get around it: breeding mismarks makes more mismarks. Sure, you can "get away with it" for a generation or two, but someone, somewhere, down the line will have the pay the price. The breed pays the price. So, please! mark all pedigrees accurately: don't mis-register whites (MM) as harls (Mm), or piebalds (mm) as harls (Mm), and don't use piebalds (mmss) and piebald "light-marked" (Mmss) harls in your breeding program unknowingly. Confine the use of mismarks in a breeding program to circumstances of extreme duress and make them the exception, not the rule. Truly "Color Ethical" breeders don't play fast and loose with pedigrees, or sell off mismarks routinely as breeding stock. There are far worse "sins" in harldane land than having a "fawn in the woodpile" and not having a clue what you have (and are spreading to others) is certainly one of them.
To SEE Piebald genes "in action" and how they are related to the Mantledane, click here.
*Piebald is not only a perfectly reasonable general appellation for this phenomenon in Danes, as the dogs in question most definitely carry an iteration (sp and/and se, called sw) of the piebald allele, but the color pattern in German is referred to as "PLATTENHUND," meaning "plate (or disc)-like" markings, to distinguish them from Manteltigeren (Mantledanes) and Tigerdoggen (Harlequins). This recessive white pattern, disqualified under the standard, would most likely be best translated as "piebald," given that "Tiger" in German refers to the Paint or "pinto" horse, and therefore "Tigerdogge" is loosely translated as Pinto-(German)-Mastiff. (Krautwurst has argued that "Harlequin" and "Tiger" are both bad appellations for what he called the "geflect" (patched, spotted or dappled) Great Dane.) It seems only reasonable to carry on this breed tradition and precisely separate out Harlequins from piebalds, in that the standard itself does, and they are genetically distinct. It is unfortunate that so much confusing inter-breed (and even intra-breed) terminology abounds for parti-colored, pinto, piebald, color-headed, white-bodied and white-factored animals, so it is necessary to specifically define one's terms. Here piebald is taken to mean the non-harlequin Black and White Dane that is more white than allowed under the Mantledane description--a spotted Dane (the harlequin is technically patched, not spotted)--who is at least 50% white and is mmss in genotype (the recessive s being spsp, sese, or a heterozygote sesp, perhaps even sise/sisp, although these latter are more likely to fit the color standard for the Mantledane if they do exist in the breed).
For those trying to navigate harldane pedigree space, best to get photos (ah-the day AKC requires photos with registrations!!!) of all the dogs you can. Beware dogs listed as "white with black markings," especially if these animals were bred to harls. Any dog who is so registered, if not a defective-white (MM), is most likely either a piebald (mmss), or a piebald harl (Mmss), and you'll find white-bodied dogs pop up for generations to come in such pedigrees, which means their well-marked siblings are likely white-factored, so will also produce piebald deaf, other defective whites, plus undermarked harls and piebald Danes. Also any Harlequins, particularly non-Champion harls for whom one does not have accurate photos may be suspect, especially if there are numerous lightly marked/mostly white dogs in the pedigree.
NOTE: There is some controversy over the existence of piebalds in the Great Dane breed. Although some experts such as Friedmar Krautwurst explicitly refer to the piebald as a reality of the genetic Dane inheritance, others such as Neil O'Sullivan feel these dogs are mutated harl/merle animals, with pigment patches isolated in areas of evolutionary importance. Breeders may also be divided on this issue? But whereas Dr. Krautwurst would call these dogs white-factored (mm) mismarks and Dr. O'Sullivan would call these dogs merle-factored (MM or even Mm) mismarks, they would both call them mismarks. And not knowing the genetics of an animal that is also a mismark seems to be yet another reason to NOT breed it?
Copyright 2000 J P Yousha, CHROMADANE. All rights reserved. Our thanks to the willingness to share this article for educational purposes.


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I'm trying to find a way of using my home speakers/amp without actually having to connect them. There are two laptops that use them normally (so I don't like changing the connection all the time) and I'd rather move the speakers to a place that's away from the couch. I'm not sure how to do this though...
The options I can think of are:
- some kind of wireless jack-jack connection
- finally getting a media server
Unfortunately I can't find any good product for the first solution. I've seen some headphones which have the receiver integrated and a separate transmitted, so in general the idea is already out there, just not the way I need ;) I've seen also http://www.miccus.com/products/blubridge-mini-jack, but I'd have to have a compatible receiver which I can't find on its own (maybe there's some application that the media server could use?).
As far as media server goes... many of the plug servers look really interesting, but I'm not sure how to create an audio output and how to redirect the input really. None of the plug servers I've seen so far advertises the option of audio output jack port. I think this part could be fixed by getting one with an usb port and a separate cheap usb soundcard. I hope that input can be sorted out in some rather simple way. I've got Linux running on both laptops so I hope that would be possible to configure jack/pulse/whatever to use the remote endpoint, or even write a simple local-/dev/dsp:network:media-server-/dev/dsp forwarder.
So the main question is... are there better ways? Are there any out of the box solutions? Or maybe this was already done by someone and described somewhere?


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Published: Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 4:35 p.m.
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Actors visiting Wilmington for film and television productions can now stay in the lap of luxury thanks to a new local company offering high-end residential trailers.
Basecamp Luxe, which celebrated its grand opening Thursday on the EUE/Screen Gems Studios lot on North 23rd Street, will allow local productions to rent renovated Airstream trailers for prominent actors.
Mary Beth Bankson, the company's director of operations, said that the renovations done to the trailers make them a stylish alternative to the more-traditional "white box" talent trailers offered to actors.
"Our trailers are furnished with bamboo floors, granite counter tops, fireplaces, wine coolers and cappuccino makers," said Bankson, who also noted that the trailers are eco-friendly.
Starting immediately, Basecamp Luxe will offer two 26-foot Airstream options – a 1976 Tradewind model and a 2005 International model, each with a pull-out couch. By the end of the year, a larger 31-foot Sovereign model with a separate bedroom will also be available. Pricing for each trailer ranges from $1,500 to $2,000 per week and is eligible for the state's film industry tax incentive.
Anne Wilson, president and founder of Basecamp Luxe, said that it was her local roots that persuaded her to bring her new venture to Wilmington.
"We're from here, we love it here," said Wilson, who added that the state's film incentive program was a factor in her decision to come here. "I think the incentive supports not just film productions coming in, but a lot of local businesses depend on it as well."
Wilson, a film production accountant, got the idea for the company after living in an Airstream trailer with her husband for six months last year while the two were working on Warner Brothers' thriller "Prisoners" in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
"We fell in love with (living in the trailer), so I wanted to have a business that combined my love of film and my newfound love of Airstreams," she said.
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First pregnancy question: Mucus plug??
I am 38w4d. This morning I went to the restroom and when I stood up noticed that there were two white chunks in the bottom of the toilet. They weren't floating and they weren't tinged with any color. Could that have been my mucus plug?
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Thank you for the answer. I'm hoping that means something is going to happen soon (and I mean within the next few days). I've noticed that I've had a lot of BH contractions this morning too after it happened (nothing painful).posted 11/04/2010 by midnight__sun
It sounds like the mucus plug it dosnt get tinged with pink and all it means is the cervix is begining to thin and open and also you can start labor in a wk or two before a contraction is felt and for some it starts just after losing the plug. Now the "show" is when your cervix dilates and capillaries frequently rupture tinting the mucus pink or streaking with blood and then labor starts.posted 11/04/2010 by mymomslove
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