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Nancy and Chris Latham were at odds.
She requested $5,500 a month in child support for their two teenage daughters. They dueled over alimony and accused each other of adultery.
Chris Latham filed police reports about a satellite tracking device being hidden under his car. He also accused his wife of trespassing at his Sullivan's Island rental home. She described in divorce documents his bad temper, including his punching a hole in a pantry door.
A judge eventually ordered the pair to stay apart.
Now their divorce has been delayed after an alleged murder-for-hire scheme was exposed.
Further evidence about how serious authorities considered the plot surfaced Friday when S.C. House Speaker Bobby Harrell and his wife Cathy confirmed that they were given heightened security.
The measure, which included State Law Enforcement Division agents in their home, was specifically meant to protect Cathy Harrell.
While the Harrells and the Lathams had been close friends for more than two decades, Cathy Harrell was ready to testify on Nancy Latham's behalf. But the couple's divorce trial was halted this week in light of the revelation of the alleged plot.
"I was a possible target because of my association with Nancy," Cathy Harrell said. "I was a witness in the divorce case."
Attempts to reach Chris Latham were unsuccessful. His attorney, Stephen Schmutz of Charleston, was unavailable for comment Friday, a worker in his office said.
The connections
The three accused in the plot — Samuel Arthur Yenawine, 38; Aaron Russell Wilkinson, 39; and Wendy Annette Moore, 37 — all trace their roots to Kentucky, where more insight into their background has emerged.
Moore had owned an adult entertainment business in Louisville called Brooke and Wendy Modeling. At the time, she was married to Yenawine, and they lived together with their children on the second floor of the business. They rented a first-floor apartment to a bouncer for the business.
Yenawine fatally stabbed the bouncer one evening in 2001 after suspecting him of molesting the couple's children, according to court papers. Yenawine then stripped off his bloody clothes, soaked them in glue and a cleaning solution, then set them on fire, court papers stated.
Yenawine went upstairs, showered and went to sleep. Moore later awoke to the smell of smoke.
In connection with the death, Yenawine served 10 years in prison, where he met Wilkinson.
Wilkinson has convictions for methamphetamine and marijuana possession and a history of forgery dating to 1992. He is labeled a persistent felony offender and isn't allowed to have a gun.
So when a Charleston police officer found a revolver in his car on April 5, the alleged plot started falling apart.
Wilkinson had been driving near Hanover and Line streets in downtown Charleston, where officers were patrolling for drug activity, an incident report stated. The car was speeding and its headlights were out, so the officer stopped it.
From the start, Wilkinson was nervous and acknowledged that he didn't have a driver's license. He said that he and Moore were on vacation from Kentucky and were looking for a liquor store downtown.
Wilkinson agreed to let the police search his car. The officer first found a box containing 45 rounds of .32-caliber ammunition. Wilkinson said his gun was "back at the hotel," the report stated, but the officer soon came across the loaded snub-nose revolver in a compartment near the steering wheel.
Officers arrested Wilkinson and took him to police headquarters for further questioning. He eventually told authorities, according to federal court documents, that he, Moore and Yenawine were involved in the plot against Nancy Latham. None of the court filings have indicated who might have hired them and offered up to $30,000 for the job.
Moore's attorney, David Aylor, said Wilkinson's statements make up the main evidence in the case against the trio, but Aylor said Wilkinson lacks credibility because he is a felon.
Aylor said Moore has two college degrees and had been working with Chris Latham at a Bank of America affiliate for two years. He said that she has never been arrested. She has been living with her two children, who attend Wando High School, at a rental home on Sullivan's Island, the attorney said.
Yenawine, who was divorced from Moore, has since remarried. In October he was arrested in Louisville on a charge of violating a protective order that his latest wife had filed against him, according to a police report.
He remained Friday in a federal holding facility in Grayson County, Kentucky, while awaiting a court hearing next week, when a federal judge will determine whether the case should proceed toward trial.
His attorney, William Butler of Louisville, said he would then be extradited to South Carolina.
Butler has had Yenawine as a client in the past, and he also represented Moore in the fatal stabbing and arson fire in 2001. Butler said he regarded Yenawine as "a hard-working, blue-collar guy."
The divorce
In the Lathams' divorce fight, hundreds of thousands of dollars are at stake. Chris Latham, a regional executive at Bank of America, was paid $683,000 in 2011 through salary, incentives and awards, according to the divorce case file.
In June a judge ordered him to pay his wife $5,500 each month for "family support." He also was required to handle insurance fees and taxes.
Nancy Latham of Mount Pleasant is treasurer of the S.C. Education Lottery Commission. She also is a real estate agent on Isle of Palms.
Throughout the divorce proceedings, which started on Nov. 18, 2011, the couple accused each other of affairs. They argued over personal belongings and their children, and they accused each other of harassment.
In December 2011, Chris Latham reported to Charleston police that the lug nuts on one of his car wheels had been loosened and an electronic tracking device had been tacked under the car, an incident report stated.
He also accused his wife of trying to sneak into his Sullivan's Island home around midnight in October. He said she yelled obscenities at him before driving away, an affidavit stated. Nancy Latham wanted her husband to continue paying the family support, all health and insurance, as well as $97,000 that was in an escrow account, according to a divorce document.
In October, a Family Court judge ordered the two to stay away from each other. They were restrained from having physical contact with each other or being at each other's homes, as well as from harassing, threatening, interfering with or bothering the other in any way, the order stated. They also were restricted from contacting each other's employers.
The end appeared to be in sight. The divorce trial was supposed to start Monday but was put on hold when an assistant U.S. attorney told the Charleston Family Court that going forward would not be advisable, said Charleston attorney Robert Rosen, who represents Chris Latham only in the divorce case.
On Thursday, agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives searched the home on Sullivan's Island where Chris Latham had been living. Agents said he was not the subject of the search.
On Friday, Cathy Harrell, Bobby Harrell's wife, reiterated her support for her friend as she tried to cope with the news that someone wanted her dead. Cathy Harrell called her an energetic, kind and caring person.
She noted that Nancy Latham had survived breast cancer and refused to wear a wig after her hair fell out.
Cathy Harrell said not knowing the motivation for the alleged plot and who is behind it is the worst part now.
"I'm still concerned until all the pieces of the puzzle are put together," she said.


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Posted April 8, 2005
Azumazeki & Asahiyama
Posted April 11, 2005
Azumazeki & Asahiyama
me favorite heya is Azumazeki because 2 of my all-time favorites come from it:
- Akebono: in spite of his recent antics, as a sumotori he was awesome.
- Takamisakari: i have the impression that for him, Sumo is the thing he loves most in life. he probably also has enough money by now to take over the Heya when his Oyakata retires.
Posted April 11, 2005
So, who from Azumazeki has done the most for the glory / popularity / benefit of sumo?
Contenders: Akebono, the first ever foreign Yokozuna, winning an impressive 11 Yusho (is that correct?)
Takamisakari: He is perhaps the most popular rikishi in the top division, and certainly the most popular in my memory who has not been a sanyaku regular.
Azumazeki-Oyakata: The first foreign (let's not nit-pick with Taiho (Applauding...) ) rikishi to win a Yusho. A great iron man record for consecutive buots in Makunouchi. An all-round nice guy. A great colour commentator for both Japanese and English NHK (shame about the voice!). An Oyakata who always seems to be on ticket duty at the hon-bashos when I've been - and always happy to exchange a few words - especially if you mention his rikishi.
My vote? Hands down for Azumazeki-Oyakata. He rocks! ;-) :-D :-D
edit: ? included
- Takamisakari: i have the impression that for him, Sumo is the thing he loves most in life. he probably also has enough money by now to take over the Heya when his Oyakata retires.Another thing of interest, Azumazeki oyakata will be 65 in June 2009 and has to retire then. Takamisakari will be 33 then which might be a bit early for him to call it a career, or perhaps not.
I don't think it's too early...I can't really see his sumo as the type that facilitates being active into age 35 and beyond, and even with the recent rise in retirement ages, I'll be quite impressed if he actually makes it until 33...
Would he want to go on in Juryo anyway? No kensho, less attention from the audience, and the Kyokai usually doesn't look too kindly on rikishi antics below Makuuchi...
I wonder what kind of oyakata would Takamisakari make... ;-)
What to say about Azumazeki? I was one of those fans that fully expected Akebono to be the next Azumazeki, and maybe manage to recruit another Hawaiian/Tongan/Pacific islander into sumo. Alas, that all went poof.
Ushiomary (copyright Kintamayama) is my favourite Azumazekan now, I liked him ever since his excursion to makuuchi some years back. He's yo-yoing a lot lately (another good reason for a member of still-born Elevator ichimon to like him!) and will be dropping from Juryo again. His knees must still bother him... :'-(
He's one of cuddliest sekitori today! (Heart) Maybe he'd make a better oyakata than Sakke, but I won't hold my breath.
Would he want to go on in Juryo anyway? No kensho, less attention from the audience, and the Kyokai usually doesn't look too kindly on rikishi antics below Makuuchi...
They don't?
Asahiyama has just one sekitori, Daimanazuru.
However, as he got a 6-9 record ranked at J12E last basho, the heya may well be sekitori-less in May.
Asahiyama has just one sekitori, Daimanazuru.
They had a makuuchi some years back.
Maegashira 10 Daihisho, who was in makunouchi from 1996-1997. Not a very successful heya though.
Azumazeki has or had really promising rikishi in Ushiomaru and Takamisakari. Takamisakari maybe an important man for sumo, but in terms of his own sumo he is a little bit disappoining. He rose to makuuchi like a rocket:
1999 Haru MsTsuk 6-1
1999 Natsu Ms32W 6-1
1999 Nagoya Ms13W 6-1
1999 Aki Ms3W, 4-3
1999 Kyushu Ms2W, 6-1
2000 Hatsu J12E, 7-8
2000 Haru J13E, 11-4
2000 Natsu J3W, 11-4
2000 Nagoya M11E, 10-5, Kanto-sho (1)
In September 2000 he had this serious knee injury and dropped back to makushita. In the next basho he had a mk, but then stormed back with 8 consecutive kk up to Komusubi. I thought he could be sanyaku regular. The last year must have been very disappointing for him. In the last few basho he wasn't even close to the Maegashira top and lost to opponents like Otsukasa. He maybe a clown but I think he is a better rikishi than his results of late show. I wonder if he can regain the Komusubi rank one more time.
They don't?
Well, that's my impression anyway. ;-)
The last year must have been very disappointing for him. In the last few basho he wasn't even close to the Maegashira top and lost to opponents like Otsukasa. He maybe a clown but I think he is a better rikishi than his results of late show. I wonder if he can regain the Komusubi rank one more time.
He's turning 29 in a month; they usually start to go downhill at this point. He just isn't capable of challenging sanyaku-level rikishi consistently anymore, as far as I can tell.
I wonder what kind of oyakata would Takamisakari make... ;-)
His recent 'heart and soul' monologue might have been a sort of practice for leading the troops. I can't really visualise him as an oyakata though. He seems to be in a constant state of surprise and never quite on top of things, even when he has just won a bout. I suppose that he might cope better with his specs on.
In the last few basho he wasn't even close to the Maegashira top and lost to opponents like Otsukasa.
Note how "losing to Otsukasa" is used as the ultimate symbol of failure. ;-)
"losing to Otsukasa" is used as the ultimate symbol of failure.
;-) yeah, I think thats a new trend. lto instead of lol...
Asahiyama (former Ozeki Daijyu).
Probably, the form of this Oyakata is well known, even if you do not get to know about this Oyakata well?
The Oyakata who sometimes appears under a Dohyo as a referee and to whom the top of the head sharpened like a pyramid is him.
He embedded silicone at the top of the head, in order to compensate the height which is less than regulation in the case of physical examination for becoming a pupil.
Although Mainoumi also did the same thing, abnormalities are not accepted in his top of the head now.
Or this thing will not be based on progress of orthopedics, I do not understand whether it is what is depended on the difference in their view.
I got to know his character in which original stance was not changed, in his past episode.
Once there were two rikishis who became the center of attention by the individual action to the core for the travel of a rikishi meeting (Rikishi-kai).
One person of them was Kitanoumi who is continuing drinking Sake.
The other was Daijyu who continued doing table tennis.
In the time, table tennis was often furnished to the hotel(ryokan with a hot spring) in Japan as amusement.
He changes a partner and, probably, continued playing table tennis, since it could not be played alone.
It may be that he possibly continued playing against the wall like Forrest Gump in a field hospital.
Takashima-Oyakata (former Ozeki Mitsuneyama) of those days who is his Oyakata was a rikishi with experience which fell from Ozeki as well as him.
It is said that they were well alike also about not only the career but a face form, or stubborn character.
It seems that and they were not able to continue master-pupil relationship when their opinion and a plan differed.
The Heya which he retired, borrowed a Oyakata-name(Tateyama), and belonged was not Takashima-beya.
Usually, I think that 95% of the cause of such trouble is a matter of money.
However, since it is 5% of rare case about them and is the trouble which the earnestness to Sumo especially caused, I never regard it.
The Tonga disturbance(Tonga-soudou in 1976) which took place in Asahiyama-beya made it very much disappointed at the sumo fan of not only me but many.
Since it was the trouble at the time of Asahiyama (Futaseyama) of the generation [ 2nd ] ago dying, Daijyu is not related to it at all.
The disturbance involving the sovereignty of Asahiyama-beya broke out between Futaseyama's widows and Wakafutase(Asahiyama of the next generation).
Those days, the rikishi from Tonga was called the tree which fruits gold.
Asahiyama-beya which monopolized the rikishi of the Tonga was in the promising state.
It is the result of a disturbance that all six Tonga rikishis gave up their sumo life with the rikishi of whom the widow expected backup.
This disturbance that took place in Asahiyama-beya is the most regrettable occurrence about the foreign-born rikishi in the sumo world.
Incidentally, Minaminoshima(Musashigawa-beya) from Tonga who is in Sandanme now is the son of Minaminoshima who was one rikishi in six rikishis at that time.
It returns to the talk of present Asahiyama-Oyakata.
The feature at the time of active was the Sumo which moves forward little by little with Ottsuke on either side.
In the present Sekitori, Wakanoyama is the most alike rikishi.
However, please think that the power of the arm in the case of Ottsuke and the pressure to the front at the time of moving forward were the increase of 50% of Wakanoyama.
He won five Sanshos in two bashos by the basic tactics, and he was promoted to Ozeki.
Though regrettable, he does not have the pupil whom he can initiate into the foundations in Heya now.
I read the talk and comment in the magazine of the past of Daimanazuru which are the rikishi head of Asahiyama-beya, and I have a favorable impression in him.
And I have a favorable impression in a special viewpoint also about his sumo style itself.
The greatest feature about him is the physique with which he was blessed.
Although the attack which he he does not stop from Tachiai cannot be performed, it is deadlocked, and when the opponent was tired, he often starts to attack suddenly.
I evaluate that he has employed his feature in him efficiently in the possible range.
From that physique, if an attack like a flow is possible to him, he will be in Sanyaku now.
Incidentally, I offer the question of Norizo Cup as pleasure of myself each basho.
The time of the last basho, I offered "Torikumi of Daimanazuru -vs- Daishodai become Oozumo exceeding 1 minute. Yes or No" as one of them.
Though it was regrettable, it was not adopted, but the result became Oozumo as expected.
It is big pleasure for my watching Sumo to know each rikishi's feature and to imagine matching.
I admit that the Sumo which time requires too much also exists as a undeniable feature, and meaning is in it. ;-)
In the last few basho he wasn't even close to the Maegashira top and lost to opponents like Otsukasa.
Note how "losing to Otsukasa" is used as the ultimate symbol of failure. (Shaking head...)
Note how "losing to Otsukasa" is used as the ultimate symbol of failure. (Shaking head...)
Sakari probably just underestimated him. ;-)
Posted April 12, 2005
Daionji is from Asahiyama.
Does anyone have his photo?
Or would anyone provide a dossier?
Posted April 12, 2005
Daionji is from Asahiyama.Does anyone have his photo?
Or would anyone provide a dossier?
The photograph of his face is appeared in 2004-5 magazine 相撲.
The photograph of his whole body in 2004-10 magazine 相撲.
Since he is continuing trying hard in order to increase weight, he may be fat to a slight degree now.
Posted April 13, 2005
Gee, thanks.
Posted April 15, 2005
Azumazeki(former Sekiwake Takamiyama)
He is the first foreign-born rikishi in history.
Incidentally, the first foreign citizenship rikishi in history is Toyonishiki[豊錦] (Japanese descent of the Colorado Greeley birth, and Nyu-maku in May, 1944.).
Takamiyama was born as 11 brothers' youngest child.
He was born, his father passed away immediately, and he grew up at the poor home.
The aftereffect of the grievous injury of the leg by the traffic accident which he covered at the age of six troubled him also in the time when he was a rikishi.
The main causes by which he lacked bounce of a lower half of the body were the aftereffect.
Setting aside whether it was that he is satisfied with his own old life, probably, he did not become a rikishi without that injury.
That is because he has very much much episode bewildered by Japanese culture or the custom of Sumo.
Since he refused when he fastened a Mawashi on the waist for the first time, he was restrained by two or more rikishis and it was forcibly performed.
When he ate Channko for the first time, he was not able to eat without adding catsup to it.
It is said that Matawari( Sit on the ground, extend a leg even to a limit horizontally, and push down before the body simultaneously.) troubled him most.
It is said that he said, "This is not a tear but sweat" though tears were shed in pain.
Takamiyama was persuaded by Takasago-Oyakata (former Yokozuna Maedayama), and he came to Japan.
Persuasion of Takamiyama who was hesitating at decision took Maedayama three years.
Since the cause which Takamiyama hesitated most was existence of his mother, Maedayama moved his heart by her guarantee of the food, clothing and shelter for five years.
Maedayama retired from the sumo world, as a result of going to watch [ of the major leagues which had visited Japan in spite of during a Kyujyou period ] a game baseball and reporting the photograph of handshaking with the manager.
For the purpose which tells the world about Sumo, and invitation of an overseas rikishi, Maedayama went to Hawaii - the North American Continent immediately after the retirement, and performed the demonstration with several active rikishis.
From the first, although he had visited America in spite of the contrary of the Sumo association, he had the period further extended on his own judgment, and left a Honnbasho undone at last.
Although Kyokai reprimanded him s those days, he made the relation with Hawaii as big distinguished services at this time.
I think that there was probably no prosperity of a present foreign-born rikishi if he did not exist.
Although I was looking at Takamiyama's Sumo live, the I of those days was only merely pleased with his showy performance, charms and a bodily size.
When I look at his results anew now, I am not trusted that he was not able to be promoted to Ozeki.
And I have noticed that he had not attained good results continuously only after investigating his results still in detail.
Couldn't he who did not do a big injury attain the good results which continued why several times merely?
I think that those who can reply to this question clearly are not.
It became a subsequent time and public had an opinion that promotion to the Ozeki may be unable to be attained even by matchless Konishiki.
I will not forget that there was Takamiyama in a situation still severer than it.
I very regret that Akebono went away from the sumo world.
Probably, considering so has the thought not only with me but rikishis of the higher rank of the present Makuuchi.
It is because most rikishis have experience which received his suitable instruction and good Keiko.
One report in the public presentation Keiko under provincial Jyungyo tour had told that impressively.
While the spectators who looked at the rikishi who was completely exhausted with intense Keiko to which Akebono urges, and covered with mud was only glad and was laughing, it was written that Akebono have required the applause of aid of them.
He was a specialist about irreplaceable rikishi training for Kyoukai.
Why did he have to go away?
Although I have not read his autobiography (it is said that he wrote), probably I imagine that truth is not written into it.
Naturally it is one of the causes that he was not able to acquire Toshiyori-Kabu.
In addition to it, the discord of his and Azumazeki-Oyakata was also spoken about.
Oyakata of retirement age nearness was said to have had the idea which transfers Heya to him as a same province.
However, when also inheriting Heya simultaneously with Toshiyori-Kabu, a fund immense for him is needed.
In such a case, it is common that Kouennkai (supporters' organization)helps.
However, since he had lost the only Kouennkai as his only hope by the marriage problem, Oyakata's idea was in the unrealizable situation as a matter of fact.
Even if his Kouenkai continued, there will also be an opinion that he was not able to inherit Heya by discord with Oyakata.
What Akebono refused marriage with Oyakata's daughter which Oyakata wished for was called the basis.
Moreover, after Akebono retires, it is said about the performance fee of a TV commercial, or the broadcasting right of an announcement-of-a-marriage party that Akebono had dissatisfaction.
Although I do not have a corroboration with these true rumor, these are not rare talks in the sumo world altogether. (Shaking head...)
Posted April 15, 2005
From what I have read (an authorised biography by a PhD student from University of Hawaii), all the things that Susanoo has said about the discord between Akebono and Azumazeki oyakata are correct. While this seems to be common knowledge in sumo circles, the biography does corroborate this by having had interviews with Akebono and him saying these things. I think he resented that his position as sekitori and then yokozuna brought Azumazeki such a windfall of cash, and that Akebono did not really see a lot of it. I don't think it was really that Akebono was after the money, but that he felt somehow used and not appropriately looked after. One example was that he had to pay for his family members to be able to attend a major party (his yokozuna party perhaps? I can't remember) when it was celebrating him, and he (Akebono) felt that they should not be charged, or that the cost should be offset against all the other paying guests.
Takamiyama, Akebono and Takamisakari comprise the trio that most sumoforum fans know quite a lot about since there has been abundance of information of all these rikishi. Ushiomaru has been less known rikishi about whom not much has been written in the last 5 years or so.
Few years ago when Shiroikuma reported from Azumazeki-keiko, he mentioned Ushiomaru being a great future hope there and Azumazeki-oyakata had big hopes for him. Ushiomaru has never really bloomed fully and his capacity seems to have lacked the final gear to break into regular mid maegashira. Then his bad knee injury on day 14 in Haru 2004 made him quite wounded and shaky. He missed Natsu basho and came back in Nagoya 2004 after dropping to juryo 7 but has not been able to get kachi koshi as sekitori ever since. 7-8 in Nagoya, 6-9 in Aki, 5-10 in Kyushu. Came back from makushita in Hatsu basho with 5-2 but goes down again after a bad 5-10 make-koshi in Kyushu. His knee is still very problematic and has that feared ACL-deficiency.
There is a website dedicated to Ushiomaru. Results, profile, interviews there.
Ushiomaru was born 11.5.1978 which means he is still a young 26-year old rikishi. He was born in Shizuoka and entered ozumo in 1994 after completing junior high school at the age of 16. 177cm tall weighing around 165-170kg. Blood type is B. He used to play softball and baseball in his early youth was was scouted to join sumo. Evidently Ushiomaru didn't have real sumo experience before entering ozumo.
In Hatsu 2002 he made his juryo debut and immediately went 11-4, suffered an injury in Haru but came back strongly in Nagoya 2002 winning juryo yusho with 13-2 at J8. In his makuuchi debut he had his only kachi koshi in makuuchi with 9-6. Another bad injury in Kyushu 2002 sent him back to juryo though. He climbed back to makuuchi but could only reach 7-8 at maximum there and then came the aforementioned bad knee injury in Haru 2004 and he will be in makushita in Natsu 2005.
Don't know where this first set of questions were asked as Ushiomaru mentions "Akebono-oyakata" but here some translation anyway:
Current hobby - Karaoke
Nickname - Usshii
Favourite food - Deep fried chicken
Food you dislike - Nothing spesific
Favorite colour - violet
Favourite line - "Doryoku!"
Current drinking ways - 2-3 beers..
TV - some drama
Favourite game - Pawapuro (Play Station 2..I don't know what game that Pawapuro is)
Rival - Takamisakari
Idol - Akebono-oyakata
Best rikishi friend - Aminishiki
Best heya mate friend - Shinyu
Favourite sport hobby - bowling
Character - Short tempered
What about Kato-chan's case? - Truly a unique character! Good!
If you wouldn't be a human, what would you like to be? - Strong lion
Last time you got surprised? - When Takamisakari gave some statement? What is this here really: news station no Kato-chan no 発言 Maybe Kato-chan said something strange..
How many kids do you want? - 2
DO you want your kids to do sumo too? - If they want to.
Comment concerning Satou:
まるで兄弟のようだと言われる、佐藤君をどう思う ?
EDIT: indeed, Satou:
Last words? - Korekara yoroshiku onegaishimasu!!!
Then some comments from Ushiomaru at the end of June last year when he was recuperating from the injury suffered in Haru:
How is the injury condition now? Does it still bother your sumo? - Daijoobu
What are the latest enjoyments for you? - Sleeping!
What do you want now the most in sumo? - Hmm? To win at least one shiroboshi eh?
Outside sumo then? - A watch maybe...
Nagoya basho comes, enthusiastic onegaishimasu and so- I'll do my best in order not to injure myself.
Message to fans? - I'll do my best again and hope you will keep on rooting for me!
Then evidently before Aki 2004 Ushiomaru was asked about the knee again and he said it was painful but daijoobu and keiko with sekitori had gone better than he thought because body moved well. He was then asked about Katayama against whom he was about to have his first bout in Aki basho and whom he knew from a way back. "Katayama isn't big but has good tenacity to go forward. I will do my utmost best to beat him!".
Few years ago when Shiroikuma reported from Azumazeki-keiko, he mentioned Ushiomaru being a great future hope there and Azumazeki-oyakata had big hopes for him. Ushiomaru has never really bloomed fully and his capacity seems to have lacked the final gear to break into regular mid maegashira. Then his bad knee injury on day 14 in Haru 2004 made him quite wounded and shaky. He missed Natsu basho and came back in Nagoya 2004 after dropping to juryo 7 but has not been able to get kachi koshi as sekitori ever since. 7-8 in Nagoya, 6-9 in Aki, 5-10 in Kyushu. Came back from makushita in Hatsu basho with 5-2 but goes down again after a bad 5-10 make-koshi in Kyushu. His knee is still very problematic and has that feared ACL-deficiency.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If I recall correctly, his knee problems go back even further than 2004 (you can see him hobbling off the dohyo before going kyujo in his second Makuuchi basho here), although it has definitely gotten worse over the years. He's really the prime example of somebody who should just bite the bullet and get surgery if possible in order to get healthy, even if it means being absent for several basho and temporarily dropping into Sandanme. He's only 26, but at the current rate, I think it's doubtful he'll even be able to collect the necessary 11 more sekitori basho to be eligible for a kabu after retirement. Right now he's barely at lower-Juryo/Makushita-joi level; a bit more deterioration in his condition, and he'll be Makushita-bound for the remainder of his career. And I'm saying that as somebody who likes the guy. :-P
[Comment concerning Satou: まるで兄弟のようだと言われる、佐藤君をどう思う ?
"What do you think of Satou (16 year-old heya mate Marikomaru)-people think you are brothers.."
"I don't think I resemble him at all".
Last time you got surprised? - When Takamisakari gave some statement? What is this here really: news station no Kato-chan no 発言 Maybe Kato-chan said something strange..
I think he means that speech Takamisakari gave during keiko before last basho, which I wrote about somewhere around here..
Posted May 12, 2005
From what I have read (an authorised biography by a PhD student from University of Hawaii), all the things that Susanoo has said about the discord between Akebono and Azumazeki oyakata are correct. While this seems to be common knowledge in sumo circles, the biography does corroborate this by having had interviews with Akebono and him saying these things.
I just was going over this now and I checked again Akebono's book "Yokozuna" and indeed he attributes the reason his personal supporters club disbanded was because of his insistence to marry the woman he chosen for himself.
Akebono basically said to the club members while he apprecited their support and concerns, it was him who trained hard day after day to achieve the ultimate position in Ozumo. When he came to Japan, there was no gurantee that he would amount to anything substantial. No one promised him anything, no one gave him any break. And he expected none.
In the end he thought it was his individual efforts that brought him the highest rank. The club members were not there with him when he suffered serious injuries, they were not there with him when he worked long and hard at rehab. They never were aware that it took him an hour to get out of bed and the searing pain he felt every time he moved his body.
Akebono picked his wife and family over his supporters club. For that you must admire the man because it was really the beginning of the end for him. He realized deep in his heart sooner or later he must move on and he did eventually do that. Akebono was more suited to a life as a lone wolf testing his own strength than being a communal worker, spending his life trying to merely get along. I still think he has made the best choice for himself and his family but it was a bad decision by the Kyokai to let him go.

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Dear Carolyn: I've long thought I'd rather be married to my wife's friend (they met after our marriage), because Friend and I have more similar interests and personalities. Wife has even non-jealously commented on our apparent compatibility.
I've waited years for these thoughts to fade, but they've only gotten stronger. Friend has a positive outlook on life, whereas Wife's issues with moodiness and negativity can be draining.
I don't know how Friend feels about me (she's single). Wife and I don't have kids, and if I could press a button and have a new life with Friend, I'd do it. But I know it isn't that simple.
So, what should I be asking myself in figuring out what to do? I never thought I believed in divorce with non-abusive marriages, but the idea of how much happier I could be has me very confused.
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For your purposes, she doesn't. Your "much happier" ending is too messy and too speculative to be treated as a realistic option.
But your wife's "moodiness and negativity" do exist; is she unhappy, too? Talking about each other's needs, and whether they're being met – with a good therapist, if that helps – is your best option. Distance from Friend is essential.
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Dear Carolyn: Years ago my family of three moved to a new part of the country where we knew no one. A woman at my job befriended me and I was very grateful. Over the years we grew close.
Since then she has retired, and her negative aspects seem to be getting much worse. For example, she has NOTHING positive to say about her husband, who is a decent guy. She feels her son-in-law is a good-for-nothing.
I've tried countering with modulating remarks, but they ALWAYS are ignored. I'm just tired of it all. I want to walk away, but how? She continues to seek me out.
A: You skip the easily ignored "modulating remarks" and tell hard-to-ignore truths: "When you rip your husband, I feel uncomfortable/put off/sad." Or: "You so rarely have a kind word for your husband. Is it possible your negativity is as much cause as effect?" Maybe these seem unfriendly but appearing supportive while silently wishing she'd go away won't sweep any kindness awards. Whether her negativity stems from boredom or advancing age (both common culprits), there's absolutely no reason you shouldn't express your unhappiness with it. If she appreciates your candor, then your friendship will be better for it. If she resents it, then she'll likely "walk away" for you, sparing you the trouble of doing it yourself.


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Who: Bishop McCort Crimson Crushers (9-3) vs. Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils (11-1)
When: Tonight, 7 p.m.
Where: Mansion Park, Altoona
Coaches: Bishop McCort - Kevin Sheridan (16-7, two years). Bellwood-Antis - John Hayes (277-89-2, 33 years).
Last meeting: Bellwood-Antis, 11-10 (2011 District 6 Class A semifinals)
All-time series: Bishop McCort, 4-1 (first met in 2001)
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my heart makes its wish
and I say a prayer...
coming to visit with plenty of rooms to spare,
Twitter me- I'm babysteph
and I say a prayer...
I'm so glad you got to go and take photos.
i love it!
I've pined for the white house on the corner of Washington and Cherry (I think) for years. When my husband I were first dating, he lived in Valpo and I was at Ball State and he took photos of the house and mailed them to me.ReplyDelete
Adorable pictures! I absolutely love fall, it's my favorite time of the year!
btw...thank you so much for all of your kind words yesterday!
Take care and talk soon,
The last one is my favorite. Shane and I always talk about someday owning a house like the ones on Washington St (but we always wax poetic about the ones in Crown Point). Maybe we'll be neighbors someday--Shane can cook dinner every night.;)ReplyDelete
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Such hopes are splendid things to tuck in your pockets on fall days.....
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Holy cow autumn is STUNNING where you are!
I too dream of grown-up children bringing home their families. What a beautiful post.
The trees look amazing!ReplyDelete
I'll come visit you on Washington St, because it's a gorgeous place... but I'll keep my house out in the boonies! LOLReplyDelete
So Beautiful Steph! Your pictures and your words....Autumn is gorgeous where you live!ReplyDelete
This is a beautiful post - just beautiful! I've been researching motherblogs for my new blog, and this one makes my heart sing. Well done.ReplyDelete
I never thought I would daydream about my kids grown up and having kids but it's hard not to, isn't it?ReplyDelete
So pretty!
Did you ever see The Family Stone? That's the kind of house I picture us in one day...
It's good to have those dreams :)
Gorgeous pictures, Steph!ReplyDelete
Wow. This is stunning. Beautiful photos.ReplyDelete
Gracious, Steph. Beautiful images.ReplyDelete
The color edit in the first is so great - it gives it such a unique feel from the others. But the color saturation is just beautiful in the last photo!! It truly boasts the season well! I loved this sweet post. What beautiful children and great memories you captured!ReplyDelete
Beautiful words and pictures!
I feel the same way when I wander down Lake Street in our town.
These are so beautiful, Stephanie. SO BEAUTIFUL. My fave is the second to last one. I'm not sure why, it just is.ReplyDelete
Look at all those Autumn leaves and all those cute kidlets in them - lovely!!!ReplyDelete
oh I really liked that. Every time I watch 'The Family Stone' I think I want a big family and a bigger house and to have them all wander in over a holiday week and have fun together.....someday maybe....ReplyDelete
my goodness your babies are beautiful...ReplyDelete
How beautiful! I live on a Washington Street, but mine is nowhere near as lovely.ReplyDelete
For me, it's here. This house is a total fixer-upper - when we moved in, there was no floor - so it takes alot of work. Every time something else breaks (gas pipe, water main, pipe in the shower wall, etc.), and every time I come home and see that my lawn is dead and my dog has pooped on the porch, I make a wish and imagine it in thirty years. When Charlotte is dropping by with a grandchild, and maybe we have other children and some of them have children of their own, and there are plenty of rooms and the grass is green and the hot water heater works. AH.ReplyDelete
I imagine that kind of stuff too.. So sweet.ReplyDelete
Such fabulous pictures of your family!ReplyDelete
love these pics. =)
i love this particular white house on washington. i've taken pictures of it and of one similar that is my very favorite that we passed while on vacation in the South one time. love those thoughts of children & grandchildren filling up the rooms.
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O.K. Now I want to live on Washington Street, too! It's BEAUTIFUL!ReplyDelete
So poetic!
And those fall colors are absolutely breathtaking.
Such a perfect post...I loved it. Touched my heart.ReplyDelete


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The retention and protection of IP is one of the most important considerations for companies outsourcing confidential projects. Controlling IP is critical when CRO scientists are participating in discovery projects or are developing new chemical processes, Dr. Meltzer said. "Therefore, there must be cultural as well as corporate acceptance of the sensitivity of IP, and a legal mechanism for assuring confidentiality of IP in the CROs." Most importantly, the national legal system should have a history of supporting patent rights. Be aware that the understanding of IP varies in nations where the concept is relatively new.
IP considerations affect not only what materials or processes a company is willing or able to move into certain nations, but also the filing of any eventual patents. The latter tends to be overlooked, Dr. Lee observed, but "the relative protection afforded by various nations' patent strategies must be considered."
Additionally, employees change jobs, Dr. Lee said. "In the U.S., IP is protected under nondisclosure agreements, but that may be different abroad." In cultures in which loyalty is given to individuals rather than to companies, maintaining confidentiality could be problematic.
Anacor addresses the issue by taking only the first several steps of a process abroad. "We don't give all the information to Asia, because IP is our biggest concern," Dr. Hayat explains.
"One has to be careful to consider the regulatory environment. Import/export processes plus regulatory hurdles may make off-shoring not economically viable. That's something not everyone is aware of," Dr. Lee pointed out. Neurocrine Biosciences resolves that by working with knowledgeable brokers willing to locate and audit potential sources to help maintain quality. Ensuring quality is becoming the most significant challenge throughout the industry, supplanting even speed and cost of development, Zook said.
Overseas development comes with trade-offs. Although personnel costs may be less in Asia, logistical issues such as shipping times and clearing customs may significantly slow development and alter the timing of downstream activities. As an example, one executive is awaiting a chemical shipment that already is one month late. Dr. Hayat mitigates the consequences of such delays by coordinating the second stage to begin only once the initial stage is well along or actually in hand.
Depending upon where the CRO is situated, importing needed reagents or materials may cause delays. As Dr. Venepalli said, in the U.S., reagents and starting materials can be obtained within a few days, but "outside the U.S., the reagent availability isn't there." The lack of particular materials, then, may require an express shipment, further escalating costs and possibly delaying projects.
Speed is not only a factor of transit time, but also of customs clearance. Often, Dr. Lee said, regulations governing the import of small amounts of chemicals pose hurdles. "One compound, made in India, could not be allowed in a certain country. It had to be brought into the U.S., made compliant with U.S. regulations, and then shipped out," further delaying commercialization.
Time differences may also affect the off-shoring decision. For example, a company in San Francisco would have to phone at 5 pm to reach China at 8 am the next day. The same company phoning India would have to phone after 8 pm to reach an Indian company at 8:30 am the next day.
The computer industry has found that. while such differences allowed projects to proceed around the clock, questions resulted in a lost day waiting for the other team to return to the office. And, as many have pointed out, the best and brightest rarely choose to work nights. Additionally, travel time and language issues add other burdens.
To minimize such challenges, Dr. Venepalli, who has offices in the U.S. and India, recommends outsourcing to an organization in the home country that also has offices abroad to manage that work.
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There are times, however, when off-shoring makes sense. For example, when seeking to enter a new geographic market, to access expertise not readily available in the home country, and to access new sources of international financing, off-shoring can be vital.
Regardless of where the CRO is based, exceptional communication between the CRO and the client is one of the most important issues to ensure a project's success, Dr. Meltzer said. He wasn't talking about language, but about the reporting mechanisms that already are part of the CRO's culture. "You want open lines of communications that allow the client company to have full knowledge of the ongoing status of the project, the emergence of any problems, potential solutions or alternate pathways, and the possible effects on timelines and deliveries."
The ability for client scientists to talk or meet with CRO scientists is particularly important in integrated projects conducted simultaneously by the CRO and the client. "Communication is the sine qua non (essential ingredient) of a good relationship."
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Located in the heart of Rodeo Drive, you'll see many high end stores, and cars in the area, along with its abundance of tourists visiting the sights and sound of the area.
Upon entering Urasawa, you'll step into an immaculate restaurant. With various fresh ingredients in front of your eyes, we were assured of the great meal ahead.
The picture on the above shows the various fresh fish that will be used for our dinner tonight. Can you tell I'm already salivating over the big chunk of toro seen on the lower left hand side?
The picture on the right shows the different knives Hiro-san will be using in the background, while in the foreground, fresh wasabi and yuzu fruit.
1. Toro Senmai Maki
This first course consists of ankimo (monkfish liver), shiso (Perilla leaf), and scallions wrapped in seared toro and senmai zuke (salt pickled turnip from Kyoto) topped with caviar in a light ponzu sauce. The initial taste of the ponzu sauce and the senmai zuke matches well with the creaminess of the ankimo, and the seared toro, while the shiso leaf almost serves as the palate cleaner. This was a great starter.
9. Shabu Shabu (From left: Amaebi (sweet shrimp), saga beef, foie gras)
Finally, the last one to go into the pot, was the foie gras. It needed a bit of cooking time, but as it cooked, the fat started to dissapate into the soup broth. As a so called foodie, it was actually my first experience with foie gras, in what I call a sad, pathetic admission to most at the restaurant that night, I bet. (OT: Thankfully, I will experience foie gras overload at Au Pied de Cochon, next month in Montreal). The texture of the foie gras to me was similar of pork blood that I've had many times previously, but the taste of it was indescribable rich and creamy, yet subtle. Fantastic!
Before starting the sushi portion of the menu, Will and Brian of FD generously purchaed the "special" sake on the alcohol menu. The sake was actually a bottle Hiro-san's mother brought to him from Japan. The bottle purchased was a Eikun Ichigin, brewed in Kyoto Prefecture, it has won 11 consecutive gold medals at the Japanese National Sake Competition. (referenced from Kevin's blog). For $350, it definitely wasn't a cheap bottle. Thanks guys!
With the ginger appearing before us, we knew it was time for the start of the sushi portion of the dinner. *Note* That ginger was like crack. Freshly made, and not sharp as what I've experienced before. It was simple, yet delicious.*
The taste of the meat from the collar was tender, rich and fat. Simply delicious. With the smoky flavor from being seared with a touch of yuzu juice, a wonderful mix of flavors.
2000 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut
This fish had great texture and all in all, a very light tasting fish. A fresh and well cut piece, of course.
This was first time I've had something like this. I'm used to eating a big piece of amaebi sushi with its head fried given in a separate plate. I think I've seen a similar sushi in the manga (comic book) series, shota no sushi (Ya, I'm comparaing real life to manga), it's pretty interesting trying this sushi in person.
Very good piece of fish. I personally enjoyed the taste of this particular saba and the flavor and texture is a bit different than a regular saba (mackerel) sushi you'd find at any other sushi restaurant.
Meursault 2005
Hiro-san was showing us the sharpness of this particular knife ($2000) that he only uses to cut one fish (sea eel) that's in season during the season. Wow, talk about going all out!
Speaking of going all out, our final tab wasn't pretty, but the meal was indeed memorable. The 6+ hour meal consisted of many memorable experiences that were truly mind blowing. Going in, I thought this was going to be a once in a lifetime meal and didn't envision a return visit. However, in due time, I do plan on returning to Urasawa (probably in another season for a different variety of fish served), as it's truly a great experience. Would I say this meal was life altering? No, I think that's going too far. Yet, with the food, experience, and the impeccable service (the waitress waited by the entrance when I went to the restroom so she could welcome me back in, in addition, a warm towel was awaiting for me as well. Simply awesome! I don't think my water cup was left any less than 3/4 full the entire evening.), the dinner at Urasawa was easily the best meal I've had in my life. Although that could change as the time moves along, this was simply a great experience. I honestly don't think I could eat any regular sushi for a long time, or at least, not comparing it to Urasawa.
Lastly, I have to thank Aaron for hosting this wonderful dinner, as well as to Will, Brian, and Kevin for sharing many bottles of alcohol from your private collections. As well as an addition thanks to Kevin for his notes and in depth details on each item and alcohol served that night. Again, this was truly a great experience, and I doubt any meal in 2009 could top this one. Thanks to Hiro-san and his staff, he made our night a special one.
I probably went a bit overboard with the post, especially with the pictures, but again, a truly memorable meal deserves a post like this. Now, one of my friends used to ask me "was it worth it?" My answer to that question, stolen from Choisauce would be a, "Hellz Fucking Yes!"
Final Grade
- Taste: 5+ out of 5
- Decor: 5 out of 5
- Service: 5+ out of 5
Also check out some of my fellow Urasawa companions' reviews:
Aaron of Food Destination and Kevin of kevinEats
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The shooting happened at 11:55 a.m. on the 300 block of West Princess Street.
Manuel Pichardo-Delarosa, 21, of York, was hit in the face by a single shot. He was taken to York Hospital for treatment. Officials say there is no word on his condition.
Police have an arrest warrant for Reymond Rivera Morales, 17. The warrant is for criminal attempt to commit homicide and aggravated assault.
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TAHOE/TRUCKEE - A winter storm watch was issued Tuesday afternoon for the greater Lake Tahoe area, effective Thursday evening through Saturday night, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Periods of moderate to heavy snow are expected during the storm as an area of low pressure drops south out of the Gulf of Alaska, according to NWS; the "best chances for heavy snow will be during the day on Friday and Saturday."
As much as 18 to 30 inches of snow are expected above 7,000 feet, with 12 to 18 inches possible at lake level. Winds gusts up to 45 mph are possible at lake level, and 95 mph along the Sierra ridge.
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Creature known from the Dr. Seuss story "How the Grinch stole Christmas", where it's purpose is pretty much the same as the (poor) Christmas turkey - to be eaten.
In the motion-picture by Ron Howard and with Jim Carrey as the Grinch, it seems to have eight legs.
In the motion-picture by Ron Howard and with Jim Carrey as the Grinch, it seems to have eight legs.
And he... ...HE HIMSELF...! The Grinch carved the roast beast!
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what i write down in my book when people order roast beef at work.
that dude at table 313 wants the fancy fixins roast beast dinner.
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Barbequed meat on the carcass, typically pork, as with a pig roast. Roast beast is usually slow cooked on a spit over an open flame.
The bikers constructed a fire pit, what with to cook the roast beast.
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An incredibly disgusting vagina. Beyond repulsive. It may break your cock off.
Don't fuck with that roast beast.
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same as roast beef.
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ROCKFORD — Risk & Insurance magazine named senior vice president for Arthur J. Gallagher's Rockford location, Laurie S. Miller, as one of the top power brokers in the nation.
Power brokers are selected from among thousands of nominees based on their superior customer service, depth of industry knowledge and successes in solving difficult client problems within the preceding 12 months. Miller was recognized in the employee benefits category.
Miller and her mother, Mary Lou Buettner, became merger partners with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., 1515 South Meridian Road, in July 2012. They originally opened their own firm in 1998 and now serve 100 clients in public and private sectors.
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With the many wildfires in progress at this time, Incline Village residents need to be sure that the most effective means to protect our lives and property are available to our fire department. There was an article in Investor's Business Daily on 7/24/12, page A13, headlined "Colorado's Needless Infernos," which described the about 600 homes and thousands of acres that had burned in Colorado Springs and Fort Collins.
In Albuquerque, N.M., a revolutionary fire suppressant stopped a 300 acre fire shortly after it started. Just nine single-engine plane loads of FireIce were needed to put out the flames and prevent fire spread and damage to nearby homes and trees.
I have given copies of this article to North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District Chief Michael Brown and the members of the fire board. Chief Brown has responded, saying that he is aware of this product: FireIce. It is approved by the Forest Service, but not necessarily in our area. He points out that there are sensitive issues here in the Lake Tahoe region, and any chemicals added to the fire suppressants will require thorough evaluation before they can be approved for this region.
A massive fire on this shore of Lake Tahoe would have its own very negative effect on the lake. The prospect of stopping a fire before such widespread damage is very important, and the possible damage caused by some chemical runoff would seem likely much less.
We hear of all the homes being burned down in so many of the fires burning now. This community needs to see this article and support our fire department in gaining approval to use the most effective means available to protect us, our property and this wonderful place we live.
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we are lucky enough to have blue tits in 1 of our nest boxes, unfortunately not a camera type. what i want to know is do they employ some sort of delayed incubation? i ask because at the present time there are 7 eggs that seem to have been laid at a rate of 1 a day but the nest visited it seems quite infrequently during the day, are the early laid eggs now at risk with no bird sitting?
hello, your quite right, blue tits usually lay one egg a day, but don't start incubating them until all are laid, thats because they want them to hatch at the same time. i've got a blue tit nesting in a box with a camera, and has been doing the same as you described, visiting infrequently, even though there were eggs in the nest, but now that i think she's finished laying (10 eggs in our box) she's spending more and more time on the nest.
thank-you for your reply has certainly put my mind at rest,will b able to leave the kitchen window now.
recently i asked for a bit of info on the incubation of blue tits, i got a prompt reply which has proven to be on the money she's sitting
beautifully now & hardly leaves the nest box; further to that since my enquiry a pair of great tits have moved in to another box not 10 feet away, & as if it could'nt get any better, today i heard a cuckoo, the 1st 1 since 2010 would you believe, all the more surprising as i live rurally in detling kent, so as i say HAPPY DAYS.
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Good news - Spring is such an exciting time of year - there seems to be a new revelation each day.
Yes fingers crossed, had nothing last year, a few nests started then abbandoned, not sure why, but things certainly looking up.
Oh how true. Even my beagle has a new lease of life, whereas a short while ago the walks seemed a bit mundane, now he's a puppy again & in to every nook n cranny; i cant get home from work soon enough to get out, despite the recent weather,
Good news Tiffy. I 'll look out for you and the beagle when I go that way. I live just down the road in south Maidstone.
Please do & say hi, you will hear him though before you see me, not very condusive for wildlife watching i'm afraid


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"You are the bestest Mommy ever for building us this neat box-cave. Now, No Girls Allowed!"
Can you help me find a little "curvy" for my Tidmouth Sheds? (Moms of boys will recognize this as Thomas-the-tank-Engine-track-speak.)
They learned to count from 1-12 by those trusty and cheeky little engines, and I know each one by name, color, & number, too.
I get to be the Queen Of The House, the princess that always needs saving, and the beneficiary of hugs and kisses all day long.
There is nothing like a boy loving his momma. And I get this, times three.
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The Most Famous Hotel Room in the World?
Room 606 at the Radisson Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Room 606 is an example of Arne Jacobsen's original interior design for the hotel rooms from 1960. It still functions as a regular guest room, available for booking. Info from the Radisson site: Room 606 is the only hotel room with the original Arne Jacobsen décor from July 1960 when the hotel first opened its doors. With the grey, blue-green colours, the wengé wood and a selection of the most representative furniture designed for the hotel, this room takes its visitors to another time and place. Room 606 functions as a regular guestroom and is a must for Arne Jacobsen fans and design lovers. 606 offers state-of-the-art Bang & Olufsen TV and Royal Club amenities. Hotel guests with an interest in design are welcome to visit Room 606, when it is available. Arne Jacobsen designed the famous Egg and Swan chairs for the Royal as well as the lesser known and rare Drop chair. The room features other details like built-in makeup mirrors, radio and intercom system. Lots more info on the history of the hotel and its design can be found right here. Images: 1. Vincent Leroux via Desire to Inspire, 2. Vincent Leroux via Desire to Inspire 3. Alexandre Bailhache via Town & Country Travel 4. Lobby of the Royal Hotel via UltraSwank 5. Exterior of the Royal Hotel via UltraSwank


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Top Fun Things To Do With Kids In Miami And South FloridaJeannette Kaplun
When you think about Miami and South Florida in general, the first thing that comes to mind is the beach, but there is so much more to have fun with your kids. I know because I have two kids and I constantly need to come up with new and fun activities.
I do think the beach in itself is a wonderful plan, but the tropical weather in Miami sometimes will boycott your plans. The summer tends to be the rainiest season and thunderstorms in the afternoon are the norm. That's why many of the coolest places for kids are indoors; not only are you under A/C to keep you cool despite the sweltering heat and humidity, but you don't need to worry about the rain.
Popular Miami landmarks include South Beach, Little Havana, the Venetian Pool, the Biltmore Hotel, the Miami Seaquarium, Vizcaya Gardens, Jungle Island, Lincoln Road and Casa Casuarina (the Versace mansion), but there is so much more to do. There are great museums and indoor playgrounds that will keep little ones entertained for hours, rain or shine.
Don't be surprised by the amount of Spanish you will hear in Miami. It's part of the charm and influences food, beverages, music and fashion. El Palacio de los Jugos (with several locations) is a Miami must-do for anybody who loves fresh juices, especially made from tropical fruits.
Click through for plenty of ideas with insider tips to have tons of fun with kids in Miami and South Florida.
Top things to do in Miami
Fun with kids in Miami 1 of 12There are so many fun things to do with kids in Miami and the South Florida area.
Miami Seaquarium 2 of 12A Miami tradition, the Miami Seaquarium has brought kids and families face to face with Lolita the killer whale and Flipper since 1955. The Sea Lion show under the Golden Dome is also a classic, and the facilities could use some updating but still provide fun for little ones. Since it gets really hot and muggy in the summer months, don't forget the sunscreen and drink lots of water. If you or your children also have swimming with dolphins in their bucket list, you can also book one of several packages to make your dream come true. Just keep in mind it's expensive. Details, here.
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Lion Country Safari 3 of 12If your kids are animal lovers, they'll really enjoy the Lion Country Safari. It is Florida's only drive-through safari and has over 900 animals. After the safari in your own car (which means, air conditioning!) you park your car and can feed giraffes, let the kids play in water sprayground or take advantage of the rides. Details, here.
Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor 4 of 12Kids and grown ups love this old-fashioned ice cream parlor in Dania Beach, just a little further north from Miami. They make their own ice cream, serve traditional American fare (such as hamburgers and hot dogs), and the sundaes are out of this world. If you are with a large group, go for the punch bowl, which the menu says is for a dozen people, but it really is for more. More information, here.
Wynwood Walls and the art galleries 5 of 12Miami's midtown area boasts dozens of art galleries, but for kids, the coolest place to visit is the area called Wynwood Walls. Not only can they stare at larger than life murals and street art, but they can also run around and blow off steam. Just be careful of your surroundings at night, since the area used to be a very edgy neighborhood. Wynwood Walls and the Pop Up Shop are located at NW Second Avenue between Joey's Italian Café on 25th Street and the art-filled Wynwood Kitchen & Bar on 26th Street and are open to the public free of charge. Learn more here.
Jungle Island 6 of 12This used to be known as the Parrot Jungle and was famous for its birds, but it later expanded to include different kinds of animals, from tigers to lemurs and orangutans. It has a petting area that young kids love, a great playground and of course, parrots that you can feed. Click for coupons and details.
Miami Children's Museum 7 of 12Right across the Jungle Island, you can find the Miami Children's Museum, which is full of fun for little ones. Many interactive exhibits teach kids about different professions (from firefighter to musician), hands on activities encourage creativity and the museum also has a playground so kids can run freely. They can even design their own bills and learn how pets should be taken care of at a pretend vet clinic. If you're visiting with a baby, kids under 1 are free. There's a sandwich shop on premises if you or your kids get hungry. Click for details.
Photo: Miami Children's Museum
Planet Air 8 of 12For hours of active fun, try Planet Air. This 6,000 sq ft indoor trampoline park also has a 30+ point rope course (and a 8 point one for young children), a zip line, rock climbing and bungee trampolines. It's a drive if you´re staying in Miami, but it's worth it. Details and location, here.
Cool de Sac 9 of 12If you are traveling with preschoolers and need a break, this indoor playground offers fun play stations for little ones, while parents can enjoy the full service restaurant. Click for more information, including locations.
Fairchild Tropical Garden 10 of 12Enjoy and learn about tropical plants in this gorgeous botanical garden, where you will find a rainforest, a fun butterfly garden and an edible garden. Not only will your kids have tons of fun exploring nature, but you'll have the most beautiful backdrop for your pictures. They also have a homeschool program with guided programs especially designed for children between the ages of 5-12. Click for more information Photo: Fairchild Tropical Garden
Bus Tours 11 of 12If you're short on time, don't feel like driving and your kids don't mind sitting in a bus, the Big Bus Tour might be the perfect answer to see Miami's landmarks. You can take a tour of the beach area or explore further with the City Loop route, which takes you to see the Freedom Tower, the famous Biltmore hotel, the historic Vizcaya Museum and more. You can hop on and off at several locations, which makes it very convenient. Just make sure to wear sunscreen (and sunglasses) if you will ride on the top floor, which has an open top. The Miami sun is brutal! More information, here.
Fly a Kite 12 of 12Between posh Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles is Haulover Beach Park . The area that sits by the intracoastal waterway is known for its colorful kite shop, Skyward Kites, which boasts the largest selection of kites, windsocks and wind spinners in Miami, from $5 and up. Take your kids for a quiet, relaxing afternoon and just enjoy simple, unplugged fun. You can purchase kites there or bring your own. It is open every day except Christmas. Click for more information.
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When Arizona law mandates use of an interlock following a period of driver license suspension/revocation, you must have one installed by an MVD-authorized company and provide proof of the installation.
MVD uses special forms and procedures to monitor drivers required to have the device installed. You may be issued a replacement driver license containing the words "Ignition Interlock" and mark your record so that law-enforcement officers will be aware of the interlock requirement if you are stopped.
An ignition interlock is a breath-analyzing device slightly larger than a cell phone and is wired to the vehicle's ignition and installed on the vehicle dashboard. Before the vehicle can be started, the driver first must exhale into the device. If the interlock detects alcohol on the breath, the engine will not start.
At random times after the engine has been started, the device will require the driver to provide another breath sample. If the breath sample isn't provided, or the sample exceeds a set blood alcohol level, the device will log the event, warn the driver and then start up an alarm (e.g., lights flashing) until the ignition is turned off, or a clean breath sample has been provided.
For safety reasons, the device cannot turn off the car ignition once it has been started.
The International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety maintains that interlocks, when combined with a comprehensive monitoring and service program, lead to a 40-95 percent reduction in the rate of repeat drunk driving offenses among offenders as long as the device remains on the vehicle.
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September 24, 2012
A Pickens School student and her father have filed a complaint in Randolph County Circuit Court seeking an injunction allowing the student to return to classes after being prohibited from attending......
I will also fight this. My son goes to Braxton High and he will not receive these vaccinations. We believe that this is a experimental vaccine and will not give it to areson. They are giving it to a certain age group for so many years until they can get there statistics on the drug and how it affected them.
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In relationships, it takes the accumulation of many incidents to hit that final straw. In this case, four years of relentless attacks on a Nevada redevelopment project set to lead sustainable development "broke the camel's back."
Nevada feels redevelopment abuse. California resents Nevada for the lion's share of TOT money (Transient Occupancy Tax). While Nevada has more pre-existing buildable land, much of California infrastructure exists on SEZ (Stream Environmental Zones). "Unfair" sharing of these assets and liabilities, plus uneven regulatory representation, escalated decades of unresolved tensions and resentments to the abyss of divorce.
The first exhale of severed obligations feels like freedom to do your own thing, without having to answer to that "oppressive, spoiled or controlling partner, because you showed 'em?" Then "in-laws" - NEPA and CEPA - weigh in, despite each state's own development/mitigation playbook. And what about custody? Has anyone sat with the lake to explain why severing a 40-year collaboration for unknown repercussions is best?
After witnessing many of the inflictions still bleeding, I agree - a shift is in order. The TRPA Regional Plan Update demonstrates motivation is high. But divorce? Really? Isn't it hard enough to have a single source of the world's most precious drinking water already under the diverse directives of two states, five counties, one city and two federal agencies? So further divide and polarize? In nature, diversity works together to increase ecosystem stability.
Last year Sustainable Tahoe enrolled 15 NGOs, 12 agencies and 35 business from South Lake to Pyramid Lake to collaborate in showcasing our unique water, land, wildlife, culture and heritage. Together we created a region-wide demonstration of how prosperity with water clarity is possible! So before we pull farther apart, consider what is at stake ... one watershed with one majestic lake.
Jacquie Chandler, Incline Village
Executive Director, Sustainable Tahoe


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ROCKFORD — Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, 1354 N. Second St., Rockford, will offer "Sounds of the Season," a series of holiday performances by local musicians, Dec. 1-22.
The choral groups, solo artists and musicians will perform Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at various times. A wide array of genres will be featured include country, folk, Spanish guitar, jazz and holiday music.
Admission is $6 for adults, $8 for non-residents; seniors and veterans are $4; children ages 5-18 are $4, $5 for non-residents. A complete schedule can be found at rockfordparkdistrict.org/ncg. For information: 815-987-8858.
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