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I'm kinda old school... let's say early 90's production. The question will be: what are the best storylines/draws/authors I have to know?
i like rurouni kenshin which is by nobuhiro watsuki. dragon ball by akira toriyama is good. shirow masamune did ghost in the shell. these are some u may want to check out since they fit ur time frame. I will devour their hearts and crap out their souls. They will all taste oblivion....which tastes just like red bull...which is disgusting. -O'malley (RvB)
well the oldest manga I know believe it or not they actually made one is Akira it was mabe like 2 or 3 years after the movie"Lord please forgive us for the truspasses that we are about to commit!!" - Dead Leaves, #777
Elfen lied rules
Elfen lied rules
it was made in the 80's
the original vampire hunter d movie was made in 1985. md geist was made in 1986 and the second in 1996, however the dub is terrible and the plot is lackluster. the only saving grace is some gore and partial nudity.


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quote: *nix based filesystems are inherently more secure because they are built on user and group access rights, including executable rights. How come, with all of apple's incredible sales numbers and "pathetically tech illiterate user base" has there only been a couple malware outbreaks. MALWARE. Thats not even a virus or a worm or anything akin to the things plaguing windows over the years. Seems like it would be a great ecosystem for 'hackers' to take advantage of.
quote: you know, with us illiterate researchers and medical students and veteran unix users.
quote: i'm still waiting for an ecosystem that compares to that of Apple's. Give me a killer objective SDK, hardware accelerated everything, *nix (bsd> linux) under the hood, and a base hardware set and i'll switch over in a second. why base hardware? so that you can do across the board updates for your approved devices incase someone finds a work around for something like a lock screen, but without having to accommodate for all the different hardware configurations that might complicate something like a OS update.

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A slang word used to express agreeance with someone. A shortened form of the word garenteed.
person A: Fancy a skate down the cattle market
person B:yeah Garan
person B:yeah Garan
Por rob 13 de noviembre de 2003
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Short for guarantee. Used by the sort of chump that says things like "totes".
Por B A T M A N 28 de junio de 2013
the life of the party.
hey man look at that dude he's totally a garan, i mean look bro at all those chicks with him dude for real.
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A thirteen-year-old Welsh boy enters a man's world in the mining pits. . . . An American law student rejected in love finds a surprising new career in Woodrow Wilson's White House. . . . A housekeeper for the aristocratic Fitzherberts takes a fateful step above her station, while Lady Maud Fitzherbert herself crosses deep into forbidden territory when she falls in love with a German spy. . . . And two orphaned Russian brothers embark on radically different paths when their plan to emigrate to America falls afoul of war, conscription, and revolution.
From the dirt and danger of a coal mine to the glittering chandeliers of a palace, from the corridors of power to the bedrooms of the mighty, Fall of Giants takes us into the inextricably entangled fates of five families—and into a century that we thought we knew, but that now will never seem the same again. . . .
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"Follett entwines fiction and factual events well. . . . This is a dark novel, motivated by an unsparing view of human nature and a clear-eyed scrutiny of an ideal peace. It is not the least of Follett's feats that the reader finishes this near thousand-page book intrigued and wanting more." —Chicago Sun-Times
"A good read. . . . It's a book that will suck you in, consume you for days or weeks . . . then let you out the other side both entertained and educated. That's quite the feat." —USA Today
"Fall of Giants is a book for you to savor, one in which you can lose yourself for hours on end. It is a big book that tells a big story, but it is one you will not want to end." —The Huffington Post
"Fascinating, in a big way." —St. Louis Post-Dispatch
"A suspenseful epic." —The Seattle Times
"Tantalizing." —Newsday
"Follett conjures the winds of war." —The Washington Post
"Grand in scope, scale, and story." —The Associated Press
I've enjoyed immersing myself in the Middle Ages, and I know readers have been intrigued too, but it's not the only fascinating period of history. I wanted to give readers a similar experience with an era that their own grandparents and great–grandparents lived through. In a way, Fall of Giants is about understanding ourselves and where we all come from.
Many real historical figures appear in your novel, including President Woodrow Wilson and Winston Churchill. How closely did you follow the historical record in portraying them?
Several real historical characters appear in these pages, and readers sometimes ask how I draw the line between history and fiction. It's a fair question, and here's the answer.
In some cases, for example when Sir Edward Grey addresses the House of Commons, my fictional characters are witnessing an event that really happened. What Sir Edward says in this novel corresponds to the parliamentary record, except that I have shortened his speech, without, I hope, losing anything important.
Sometimes a real person goes to a fictional location, as when Winston Churchill visits Tŷ Gwyn. In that case, I have made sure that it was not unusual for him to visit country houses, and that he could well have done so at around that date.
When real people have conversations with my fictional characters, they are usually saying things they really did say at some point. Lloyd George's explanation to Fitz of why he does not want to deport Lev Kamenev is based on what Lloyd George wrote in a memo quoted in Peter Rowland's biography.
My rule is either the scene did happen, or it might have; either these words were used, or they might have been. And if I find some reason why the scene could not have taken place in real life, or why the words would not really have been said—if, for example, the character was in another country at the time—I leave it out.
As you portray the build–up to the First World War, there is plenty of blame to go around. It wasn't just German aggression, as so many of us in America and Britain learned in our school textbooks. Similarly, your wiser characters criticize the terms of the peace agreement that was forced on the Germans at the end of the war—humiliating and highly punitive terms that are now widely seen as helping to lead to World War II. Do you think some people will accuse you of being too soft on Germany?
I doubt it. Most people know history is more complex than good guys and bad guys. But few of us know why the First World War happened or why the Bolsheviks won the Russian Revolution. I want readers first of all to enjoy the story, but second to feel, when they put the book down, that they now understand things that used to seem incomprehensible.
Back in the early twentieth century, every major country seemed to feel that it should be the one issuing orders, and that the rest of the world should obey. Do you see any dangerous parallels between the behavior of nations then and now?
Then, now, and at every period of history, the lesson is that throwing your weight around isn't always the smart thing to do.
What role did the media in the freer countries like Britain and the United States play in the run–up to the First World War? Is that role substantially different today?
In most countries the hysterical patriotism and wildly inaccurate reporting of the press brought war closer. But, as you can see from what happens in Fall of Giants, media that is irresponsible but free is still better than media controlled and censored by the government.
In traditional histories of the early twentieth century, rarely is there much about the fight for women's suffrage, but you have made it a central concern of your novel. Why?
Of all the massive changes that took place in the twentieth century, the biggest was equality for women. My granddaughters' generation takes for granted a freedom that has reversed thousands of years of human history. This has had a greater effect on our lives than the storming of the Winter Palace.
Do you think it will surprise readers to realize how little freedom and equality women in Europe and America had in the early twentieth century? That an unmarried upper-class Englishwoman was not allowed to be alone with a man, for example, or that she had to ask her father's or brother's permission to get married—or that he expected to read all her mail?
Yes, it will surprise many readers, but more importantly I think they will relish the courage and resourcefulness of women in first getting around these restrictions and then abolishing them.
Politics is an important element in Fall of the Giants, and you're married to a politician who is a member of Parliament for the Labour Party in the United Kingdom. Did your relationship with your wife influence the view of politics that is presented in your novel? And is there anything of her, or other important women in your life, in your main female characters?
For the last thirteen years my friends have been running Britain, as members of parliament and peers and cabinet ministers. That has certainly given me a strong sense of the way political conflicts are resolved and decisions are made. The fact that Barbara has been part of the British government obviously gave me special insight. I could not have created a character such as Ethel Williams if I had not known Barbara.
With the Russian Revolution, you show how an uprising against the brutal regime of the tsar quickly led to the rise of the totalitarian Soviet dictatorship. But it may surprise readers to learn how much sympathy there was in Europe and the United States for the Bolshevik Revolution during its early days. How was that sympathy evinced?
Most people in Britain and the United States sympathized with the aims of the Russian Revolution at first. Soldiers sent to fight against the Bolsheviks mutinied, and dock workers refused to load ships with rifles destined for the opponents of the Communist regime. When the evidence started to come in that the Bolsheviks were as brutal and oppressive as the tsars, many people took a long time to be convinced.
Did it take the massive catastrophe of the First World War, in which more than ten million men died on all sides and all the major countries of Europe were brought to the brink of bankruptcy, to bring on the Russian Revolution and take down the old aristocratic order everywhere? Is this the "fall of giants" that your title refers to?
The giants that fell were the Austro–Hungarian Empire, the Ottoman Empire, the German Empire, and the regime of the tsars. Yes, I think a cataclysm of some kind was probably necessary before those obsolete rulers would let go of power.
A television miniseries based on The Pillars of the Earth with a cast headed by Golden Globe winners Ian McShane and Donald Sutherland is set to be broadcast globally around the time that Fall of Giants is published. Were you involved in the making of the series? Are you pleased with what you've seen of it so far?
The series has a great script by John Pielmeier and a dream cast. My only involvement was to play the part of an Anglo–French merchant in one scene! I have now watched the first two hours and I'm thrilled with the result.
The publication of Fall of Giants will be a major international event, with simultaneous publication in at least fifteen countries. Is this the biggest publication event of your career to date?
I certainly hope so. I have never before committed to such an ambitious and wide–ranging project. It is probably the publication event of my life.
What are your writing habits? Do you write daily? Do you work from a detailed outline?
I usually work every day except Sunday, staring around seven o'clock, and writing, with the usual breaks for meals and so on, until five in the afternoon. I spend up to a year planning the book, producing a detailed chapter breakdown that I then follow pretty faithfully. I show my first draft to editors, family and friends, and experts such as historians or police officers, then I do a complete rewrite.
What in broad strokes is going to happen in books two and three of The Century Trilogy? When will they be published?
I'm working on the second book now. It begins in Berlin in 1933, with the rise to power of Adolf Hitler, and ends in 1949 with the exploding of the Soviet nuclear bomb and the beginning of the cold war. The third book will be about the cold war. If I can keep to my timetable, book two will appear in 2012 and book three in 2014. May we all live so long!


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The FBI in Honolulu is seeking the public's help in identifying a man suspected of child sexual exploitation who is believed to have lived on the Big Island between 2008 and 2010 and may still be living in the state.
The FBI became aware of the suspect in 2010 when a series of photographs surfaced on the Internet depicting the suspect apparently engaging in sexual acts with a girl and boy, believed to be approximately 4 and 9 years old, respectively, according to the FBI. The agency said the photos were circulated among illegal Internet forums for sharing child pornography.
Investigators from the FBI and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children enhanced one of the photos to develop an image of what appears to be a 2008 Hawaiian Telcom phone book for the Big Island in the background, according to the FBI. The image led investigators to believe the photos were taken between 2008 and 2010.
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This man is wanted by the FBI.
"We're comfortable saying that the suspect was probably on Hawaii's Big Island between 2008 and 2010," said Honolulu FBI Special Agent Tom Simon. "He may have lived there, or he may have been a guest in someone's home. For all we know, he may still be living in Hawaii."
The FBI said the suspect appears to be a white man in his 40s with brown-gray hair and blue eyes.
"Sadly, the FBI catches a lot of consumers and distributors of child pornography," Simon said. "This case is a rare opportunity for us to catch an actual producer of these disturbing images.
"The graphic pictures of the suspect performing sex acts on two young children are an absolute nightmare. The fact that he's still out there makes it even worse."
The FBI is encouraging people to use social media to spread the word about the suspect. Anyone with information on the suspect can call the FBI in Honolulu at (808) 566-4300.
"With help from the public, we are hoping that we can identify and catch this guy," Simon said.


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Visualizing Music Collections Based on Metadata: Concepts, User Studies and Design Implications
Holm, Jukka
Publication type: Doctoral dissertation
Issue date: 2012-10-05
Belongs to: Tampereen teknillinen yliopisto. Julkaisu - Tampere University of Technology. Publication;1068
University: Tampereen teknillinen yliopisto - Tampere University of Technology
Faculty: Tieto- ja sähkötekniikan tiedekunta – Faculty of Computing and Electrical Engineering
Department: Ohjelmistotekniikan laitos – Department of Software Systems
Modern digital music services and applications enable easy access to vast online and local music collections. To differentiate from their competitors, software developers should aim to design novel, interesting, entertaining, and easy-to-use user interfaces (UIs) and interaction methods for accessing the music collections. One potential approach is to replace or complement the textual lists with static, dynamic, adaptive, and/or interactive visualizations of selected musical attributes. A well-designed visualization has the potential to make interaction with a service or an application an entertaining and intuitive experience, and it can also improve the usability and efficiency of the system. This doctoral thesis belongs to the intersection of the fields of human-computer interaction (HCI), music information retrieval (MIR), and information visualization (Infovis). HCI studies the design, implementation and evaluation of interactive computing systems; MIR focuses on the different strategies for helping users seek music or music-related information; and Infovis studies the use of visual representations of abstract data to amplify cognition. The purpose of the thesis is to explore the feasibility of visualizing music collections based on three types of musical metadata: musical genre, tempo, and the release year of the music. More specifically, the research goal is to study which visual variables and structures are best suitable for representing the metadata, and how the visualizations can be used in the design of novel UIs for music player applications, including music recommendation systems. The research takes a user- centered and constructive design-science approach, and covers all the different aspects of interaction design: understanding the users, the prototype design, and the evaluation. The performance of the different visualizations from the user perspective was studied in a series of online surveys with 51-104 (mostly Finnish) participants. In addition to tempo and release year, five different visualization methods (colors, icons, fonts, emoticons and avatars) for representing musical genres were investigated. Based on the results, promising ways to represent tempo include the number of objects, shapes with a varying number of corners, and y-axis location combined with some other visual variable or clear labeling. Promising ways to represent the release year include lightness and the perceived location on the z- or x-axis. In the case of genres, the most successful method was the avatars, which used elements from the other methods and required the most screen estate. In the second part of the thesis, three interactive prototype applications (avatars, potentiometers and a virtual world) focusing on visualizing musical genres were designed and evaluated with 40-41 Finnish participants. While the concepts had great potential for complementing traditional text-based music applications, they were too simple and restricted to replace them in longer-term use. Especially the lack of textual search functionality was seen as a major shortcoming. Based on the results of the thesis, it is possible to design recognizable, acceptable, entertaining, and easy-to-use (especially genre) visualizations with certain limitations. Important factors include, e.g., the used metadata vocabulary (e.g., set of musical genres) and visual variables/structures; preferred music discovery mode; available screen estate; and the target culture of the visualizations.
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an idiot; one who thinks he knows, but does not
Jesus, you are a right clonker
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a common fisherman's phrase to describe something big.
"That fish is a clonker"
NAZZER tarafından 18 Nisan 2009, Cumartesi
A pair of shit shoes, trainers, sneakers, pumps, plimsoles, boots or sandals. Pritty much any bad footwear that either look ridiculous or have a shit brand name like a pair of 'Mercury Bravados' or 'Denver Destroyers'. Normally worn by a poor middle aged man who tries to look cool but fails epically.
Look at that guy over there, he's wearing a pair of clonkers.
FisherFitzpatricks tarafından 2 Nisan 2011, Cumartesi
drunken english bastardization, from the english word 'finger'
drunken english bastardization, from the english word 'finger'
I just wanna clink clonkers.
Desmond Houghton III tarafından 8 Kasım 2004, Pazartesi
You have a Clonker
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A 50-year-old woman admitted last week that she stole purses from five shoppers at the Wegmans on Amherst Street.
Charlene McBride, whose last known address is in Buffalo, pleaded guilty to four counts of fourth-degree grand larceny and a single count of petit larceny, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office.
McBride waited for the customers to leave their shopping carts unattended and then took their purses, prosecutors said.
McBride told police she repeatedly stole the purses because of an abusive boyfriend, according to District Attorney's Office.
She faces a maximum prison sentence of five and a third to 16 years when sentenced May 24 by State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller.


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The defense was impenetrable. The offense was unstoppable. Simply put, it was another Spanish party on the international stage.
Spain won its third consecutive major soccer title Sunday, routing Italy 4-0 in the European Championship final and making it look all too easy.
�We were superior to Italy,� said midfielder Xavi Hernandez, perhaps Spain�s most influential player over the last four years. �We played a complete game and perhaps the best of the entire European Championship. We made history.�
David Silva and Jordi Alba scored first-half goals, and substitutes Fernando Torres and Juan Mata added two more in the final minutes as the Spanish passing game worked its magic against the Italians at the Olympic Stadium.
Silva headed in a high shot in the 14th minute off a pass from Cesc Fabregas. Alba added another in the 41st, picking up a beautiful through ball from Xavi and shooting past Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.
�The game was ours after the first goal, but the truth is that we played one heck of a game,� Fabregas said.
Torres, who came on for Fabregas in the 75th minute, added the third goal with an easy finish, and Mata really put the game away in the 88th, knocking in a pass from Torres.
�They were a great rival, but we took control of the game as time went by,� Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said.
Spain won the Euro 2008 title four years ago in Vienna and followed that with the World Cup title in Johannesburg two years ago.
�They had made history before, and I could now,� said Alba, who has played only nine matches for Spain. �I don�t believe it, but little by little it is sinking in.�
Torres also scored the lone goal in the 1-0 win over Germany in 2008, making him the first man to score in two European Championship finals.
Italy�s task was tough enough with 11 players, and it became impossible with just 10 after the 64th minute. All its substitutes were used when midfielder Thiago Motta, who had only been on the field for seven minutes, was taken off because of injury.
Not only has Spain won every knockout game since losing to France in the second round of the 2006 World Cup, but goalkeeper Iker Casillas hasn�t allowed a goal in that 10-game span. The last player to beat him is such an important match was Zinedine Zidane, and he retired after that tournament.
Sunday�s win was a record 100th for Casillas in international soccer.
�(Sunday), there was no contest,� Buffon said. �They were too superior, so the bitterness at losing this final is only relative.�
Spain was the favorite heading into the match but also seemed primed for a loss after being held to a 1-1 draw by the Italians in their opening Group C match. Spain, which has been experimenting with a lineup that excludes a recognized striker, needed a penalty shootout to reach the final after a 0-0 tie with Portugal in the semifinals.
The controversial lineup, which Del Bosque again employed Sunday, is akin to playing in the Super Bowl without a running back. Sure, you still can score touchdowns, but you give up on the chance for a game-breaking play.
Spain did just fine without the strikers, but they did even better when Torres came on. Although he has struggled both for Spain and Chelsea recently � and was relegated to the bench for four of the six games at Euro 2012 � Torres came on Sunday and made a difference.
But as good as the play was up front for Spain, it was the steady hands of Casillas at the back that likely preserved the victory.
Casillas made a point-blank save on a shot from Antonio Di Natale at the start of the second half and twice tipped crosses out of danger just before the Italians could get their heads to the ball.
With every save, and of course with every goal, the huge group of Spain supporters cheered and screamed. The red-shirted fans dominated one corner of the stadium, filling up more than six sections of the Olympic Stadium. On the opposite side, the blue-clad Italians were far outnumbered, with dozens of empty yellow seats poking through the mass of supporters.
The political aspect of the game involved several heads of state. Italian Premier Mario Monti, along with other EU leaders, had said they would not travel to Ukraine for the tournament because of the politically tainted jailing of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. But that didn�t stop him from attending the final in Kiev.
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy also attended the match and got to watch as his players celebrated with confetti and fireworks when they lifted yet another major trophy.
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There is a new Naruto movie coming out to DVD, yal should all go get it will be great to watch.
I need to buy it since I am collecting the whole anime... and all I have is the first 5 boxed sets and the 1st movie... >.> I suck, I know.
What is the name of this Naruto moive that is coming out?
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Golosa Books 1 and 2
Golosa I and II, Supplementary materials heavily used
Levels 1 and 2 are taught at the Amherst Regional Middle School.
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In the class I integrate movies, based on the stories we read, current materials available from Russian mass media, Mir Foundation materials available on internet, Russian newspaper clips, cartoons and movies, Russian poems, songs, Russian internet resources for independent studies,etc.
Program still on hiatus: have student interest but not the budget
Program Terminated: 2007
After 40+ years in existence, program is slated to follow the dinosaurs. Another statement to mark the time in which we
Russian Alive (Cioran)
Grammar in Context (Rifkin), Various readers
I teach five levels of Russian in 2.5 classes. In addition to
this teaching load, I have two beginning Spanish classes. Life is sweet
and very hectic. Russian I is all non-Russian speaking learners.
Russian 2-AP classes are typically composed entirely of Russian
home/native/heritage speaking learners who are at varying stages of
literacy in Russian.
Serdechnyi privet to my colleagues and to all supporters of the Russian programs, to all those who keep the teaching of Russian alive. NMH is the 4th school in my "American teaching career, and in 2 of those schools, very well established programs were cancelled because of "insufficient" enrollment numbers, or rather because of insufficient funds allocated to teaching foreign languages and to Russian in particular.
We all know that there are almost no Middle schools, where Russian is being taught, and hence no feeding schools for the few High schools where Russian classes are still available. This year, we attribute our very modest success of attracting 11 new freshmen to the Russian I class to the flyer, which we have sent in late spring to each and every freshmen before they started selecting courses for their first year at our school. In this flyer we gave a very short description of our program, but mostly we quoted our students describing their unique experience of studying Russian at our schools. Our little pole showed later that most of the students who opted for Russian decide to take it after reading this flyer. Now we are preparing for the next round of our battle for Russian. Please wish us success, as we are wishing all of you derzat i ne sdavatsya!
2006 comment: Had good success this year in raising 1st year enrollments
by sending letter to all new admits with quotes from: US Ambassador
to Russia, Director of NFLC, alums, and current students concerning
utility of Russian, quality of program and quality of experience.
Program Terminated


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EMERALD BAY, Calif. - I was camped on the southwest edge of Emerald Bay, where a notch in the shoreline offers a decent sandy landing.
Earlier that day, I had paddled to the spot from Camp Richardson. I pulled my board up on the beach, unloaded my dry-bag and dined on freeze-dried beef stew on a flat rock by the water. The sunset flashed off a slight sizzle of pink. Seemingly all alone in Emerald Bay, I climbed into my hammock, watching the quiet ripples of rising trout. All was perfectly well, that is, until a large animal started breathing down my neck.
Though much of the local buzz has been about racing, stand-up paddling is a great way to explore Lake Tahoe. I like to think of it as hiking or backpacking on water, but you don't have to carry a pack. Touring boards can hold a load of gear in dry bags and can provide access to seldom-seen views and solitary beaches where wildlife may be your only living encounter.
On my way to Emerald Bay, I cruised along the shoreline. At Baldwin Beach, I portaged through the shallows and into the Taylor Creek lagoon. A school of Kokanee lingered in the deep water like a red and green cloud. I tooled upstream until the tiny rapids became too shallow to cross.
Out in the blue water, the strokes became rhythmic. I let my mind wander, tuning out the houses on the shoreline and the distant buzz of the helicopters and the highway. I looked down through the "dazzlingly, brilliantly" transparent water to the "perfectly distinct" bottom. Mark Twain would've loved stand-up paddling "balloon voyages" on Tahoe, I thought. It's like standing on air.
Paddling as an exercise is smooth and subtle, and as a mode of transportation is silent and efficient. Stand-up paddlers have now traveled the length of the Mississippi, hopped between the Hawaiian Islands and crossed the English Channel. Really, there's countless adventures to be had. It's just a matter of planning them, going for it and avoiding the bears.
The wind picked up when I rounded the point near the entrance to the bay. I pulled hard and made it to the sheltered water of the northern edge. I stopped on a long sandy beach, only accessible to those with shallow-draft vessels or hardy feet. A couple fishing boats trolled slowly near the channel. The shadows of Maggie's and Eagle Peak sneaked over the bay. I kept paddling.
Across the water, I passed Lake Tahoe's most popular SCUBA diving spot, marked by a "Divers only" buoy. The massive, ghostly square frame of a sunken barge rose out of the depths. The hull lay cockeyed on the sandy bottom, wooden beams and deck planks creating a grid filled with dark tunnels.
I found my campsite and brought the board ashore. I went about my set-up chores, hanging my hammock in a pair of trees closest to the water, blowing up my sleeping pad, boiling water and raising my food bag in a far-off tree. In the dim, I built a few rock towers and watched a beaver slip by on his nightly mission to gnaw willows on the bank.
The bay emptied of boats. The traffic on Highway 89 lulled to an intermittent drone and flash. The sky rolled over and the stars poked through the navy blanket. I might have fallen asleep, but that's about when I heard the snap of branches in the forest and a brute grunt. Why did I bring the blackberry jam?
Maybe I felt a little vulnerable wrapped up like an oversize hot dog in my hammock, but I'm not especially afraid of bear attacks. I'm just aware of the damage they can do when hungry. Under concern for my breakfast, I made a few loud coughs and laid vigilantly awake until early hours. Though I might of napped through part of my guard, my almond butter and jam was still swinging when the sun came up.
On my return trip, I passed a woman gliding along on her touring board near Fannette Island. She was fit and clean in her spandex paddling shorts and top. She didn't realize I'd spent a sleepless night on the shore in the company of bears.
"You're the first person I've seen. I thought this was my Lake Tahoe," she laughed.
My dirty fleece and rolled-up pants smelled like sweat. My hair was all messed up and my eyes were blurry from too little sleep.
"It's hard to get it all to yourself," I replied with a goofy smile.


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May 2013 Issue
102 Days & Nights of Summer
The season will pass quickly, so make the most of it with our annual roster of places to go and things to do.
Michelle DiFrangia
The days are getting longer, the nights warmer, and you're feeling an urge to get out and enjoy all late spring and summer offer. What to do with all that extra time? Check out our list of attractions, festivals and events extending from Cleveland to Cincinnati, Toledo to Athens and everywhere in between. (Before traveling, be sure to confirm dates and times.)
SE May 24
Feast of the Flowering Moon
at Yoctangee Park in Chillicothe celebrates Native American culture through music, dancing, traders and exhibits, craftsmen, food and games. May 23–25.
SE May 25
Journey back to the days of Prohibition at the
Moonshine Festival
in New Straitsville. See the only working moonshine still on display in the United States and dive into good eats like moonshine burgers, moonshine pies and moonshine doggies. May 23–27. 740/394-2239,
CE May 26
Everyone's screaming for ice cream at Utica's
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival
, where there's more than just frozen fun to be had. Water balloon tosses, sack races, magic shows and tractor pulls are just a few of the activities at this year's festival. What's your favorite flavor? May 25–27.
SW May 27
Discover corals, cephalopods, brachiopods and more from the Ordovician period at a
Fossil Dig
at Caesar Creek State Park in Waynesville. Stop at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center to get your free permit. Maybe you'll get lucky and find a rare trilobite! 513/897-1050,
SW May 28
Take your little ones to see the Cincinnati Zoo's newest additions during
Zoo Babies
, throughout the month of May. 513/281-4700,
NE May 29
Three strikes and you're out! Baseball's four-night
Battle of Ohio
continues tonight at Progressive Field when the Cleveland Indians take on the Cincinnati Reds. The first 10,000 fans will receive a 1917–18 road jersey T-shirt. 216/420-4487,
OH May 30
Enjoy the remaining days of spring and let the warm air wash over you as summer approaches with a
picnic in the park
. Find a local favorite spot, like Squire's Castle in Willoughby Hills.
SE May 31
The hills are alive with the sound of music this weekend for the ninth annual
Nelsonville Music Festival
in the Hocking Hills. The four-day festival features more than 40 bands, exhibits of work by local artists and children's activities. Headliners this year include Wilco, John Prine and Mavis Staples. May 30–June 2. 740/753-1924,
CE June 1
Join the Heart of Ohio Tailwinds as they traverse beautiful Marion County for the 30th annual
Hot Tamale Bicycle Tour
. Serious pedalers will enjoy the 34- and 62-mile routes along scenic roadways and through small towns. Families and casual riders may prefer the more leisurely 8- and 16-mile routes. Registration and tours begin at 8 a.m. at Waldo Community Park.
NW June 2
A bike with a motor more your style? Then Put-in-Bay's
Rally on the Rock
in DeRivera Park is the place for you. Motorcyclists kick off Ohio Bike Week with a poker run, hog roast, live music and more. Chow down on fried pickles and Lake Erie perch at the Boathouse Bar & Grill. 419/285-2832,
SW June 3
Get your creative juices flowing at the
Cincinnati Fringe Festival
. This unique week-and-a-half-long event is a festival for artists who take risks, push boundaries and experiment with content and style. Filled with theater, dance, music, poetry and visual art, the festival offers eye-catching performances around every corner. May 28–June 8. 513/300-5669,
NE June 4
Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical Guys & Dolls rocks the boat at PlayhouseSquare. A bet made between two high-rolling gamblers to woo a girl is the catalyst for this hilarious American classic set in 1950s' New York. Full of fun, romance, wit and memorable songs, you're sure to love it a bushel and a peck. May 1–June 30. 216/241-6000,
NE June 5
Hosted by Saint Haralambos Church in Canton, the
Greek Summer Fest
is serving up traditional dishes such as saganaki, gyros and galaktoboureko. With an indoor dining hall and outdoor food vendors, there's never a shortage of choices to go along with entertainment that includes Hellenic dancers. June 5–8. 330/454-7278,
NW June 6
Dress up like your favorite anime character and head to Kalahari Resort in Sandusky for
, the Japanese anime and gaming convention. Meet the stars who voice the characters from popular anime shows and video games. June 6–9.
SE June 7
Ohio's first settlement is bringing a high-tech element to its 225th birthday party. This year, Marietta's
Pioneer Palooza
will have a geocaching trail, which uses a GPS system to search for hidden treasure. Follow the clues to solve the puzzle and complete the trail. June 7–8. 740/373-5178,
SW June 8
Go bananas at the
Banana Split Festival
in Wilmington. The birthplace of the famous delectable dessert celebrates its creation with live music, a cruise-in, classic car show and a competition for local chefs who put their own spin on the favorite treat. Of course, there's a banana-split-making booth, too. June 7–8. 877/428-4748,
NE June 9
Walk along the Chagrin River in Chagrin Falls as you take in the abundance of artwork on display from more than 120 artists. In its 30th year,
Art by the Falls
, presented by the Valley Art Center, offers live music, entertainment, a children's tent and a collection of artwork ranging from paintings and sculpture to jewelry and ceramics. June 8–9. 440/247-7507,
CE June 10
Named the No. 1 science center in the country by Parents magazine,
in Columbus is the perfect place for children to discover the world around them and stretch their imaginations. Explore outer space, dive deep into the ocean or stomp around in the big science park. 614/228-2674,
NE June 11
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The
Butler Institute of American Art
in Youngstown guides visitors through American history with more than 20,000 individual works spanning four centuries. See stunning depictions of life in America, including the evolution of sports in the Donnell Gallery of American Sports Art. 330/743-1107,
NW June 12
Venture to Sauder Village in Archbold for Dairy Days, where guests can participate in hands-on activities that include making cheese, ice cream, biscuits and butter, all while learning the health benefits of leading a dairy-rich lifestyle. It'll be udderly fantastic. June 11–16. 800/590-9755,
NE June 13
The Addams Family
brings the creepy and kooky characters to the stage at EJ Thomas Hall in Akron for two nights. The show is true to the macabre and weirdly funny style of The Addams Family creator, Charles Addams. June 12–13. 330/972-7570,
NE June 14
What's summer without fresh strawberry shortcakes, sundaes and pies? You'll find all these treats and more at the
Kirtland Kiwanis Strawberry Festival
. Live entertainment, a strawberry-shortcake-eating contest, crafts, rides, games, rummage sale and flea market round out the list of activities. June 13–16. 440/256-1181,
CE June 15
Bring the star in your life to an enchanting evening under the stars at Shamrock Vineyard in Waldo for the
Annual Twilight Dinner
. The catered event includes a wine tasting, a bottle of Shamrock wine per couple and dulcimer music. (Other dinner dates: July 20 and Aug. 17). 740/726-2883,
NE June 16
Head to Akron this Father's Day for the
56th annual Classic, Antique and Collector Car Show
at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. More than 350 vehicles from 1896 to 1978 will be featured, including muscle cars and a special showing of high-end contemporary cars. 330/836-5533,
OH June 17
National Ice Tea Month
by enjoying a cool, refreshing glass on your front porch as the birds chirp and bees hum around you. Add a sprig of mint or mix your tea with fruit juice.
SW June 18
Discover and interact with all realms of science at the
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
in Dayton. Creepy, crawly critters, crustaceans of the deep and furry friends abound in the Discovery Zoo, Bieser Discovery Center and Tidal Pool. Be sure to check out "Animation," May 25–Aug. 25, where kids learn how their favorite characters went from drawings to the big screen. 937/275-7431,
NE June 19
Celebrate our armed forces as members of the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Silent Drill Platoon and the Marine Corps Color Guard perform music, marches and drills during
Take Pride in America
in Mentor. Military equipment, combat gear, weapons and a CH-53 helicopter will be on display before the show. 440/974-5720,
SW June 20
Learn about health and nutrition, wildlife, water safety and going "green" all in a fun, activity-based, interactive environment at the eighth annual
Paddlefest Kids Outdoor Adventure Expo
at Coney Island. Divided into four themed villages, the expo engages children in the world around them in ways that seem more like playing than learning. 513/304-3004,
CE June 21
Grab a date and head to Hilliard's food and music festival,
Friday night features an adults-only party with samples from wineries and craft breweries, food from 15 area restaurants and music by local musicians. Ice-carving demonstrations and food-art-carving competitions keep the party going and the night full of top-notch entertainment. June 21–23. 614/664-3290,
NE June 22
Ohio Scottish Games
in Wellington honors Scottish heritage by highlighting traditional dance, music and athletics of the ancient Highland Games. Watch men and women test their strength, listen to harps, pipes and fiddles and see vintage British cars and motorcycles. Getting hungry? Dig into some fish and chips or shepherd's pie. 440/942-6362,
NE June 23
Experience a blending of cultures as nationalities from around the world, including Chinese, Hungarian, Irish, Japanese and Puerto Rican, showcase theatrical and artistic talents at the
International Folk Festival
in Cleveland. Taste specialty ethnic foods and browse through a variety of handcrafted fair-trade goods.
SE June 24
Pilsners, lagers, stouts, ales and IPAs. With more than 176 craft beers from 28 Ohio breweries,
Ohio Brew Week
in Athens is a brewmaster's dream come true. Expand your beer knowledge or show off your brewing skills in the Homebrew Competition. The official keg-tapping ceremony is tonight at 5:30 p.m. June 21–29. 740/591-8707,
NW June 25
Head to
Cedar Point
for a day of thrills. The park's newest winged roller coaster, GateKeeper, is 4,164 feet long and was designed specifically for the layout of Cedar Point. After taking a hair-raising 164-foot drop, riders will twist, turn, flip and roll along the tracks, flying above guests entering the park's gates. A 360-degree spiral finishes the ride with a flourish. 419/627-2350,
SE June 26
Support local business, agriculture and a healthy lifestyle when you visit the
Athens Farmers Market
. Purchase fresh, locally grown vegetables as well as meats, cheese, prepared foods, homemade jams, syrups and pastries. 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Wednesday, Apr.–Dec., and Saturday year-round. 740/593-6763,
SW June 27
Experience the fun of King's Island and a summer music fest all in one during
, the three-day contemporary Christian music festival. Appearing on stage tonight are Skillet, Tenth Avenue North, Petra, We as Human and Matthew West, who is also a guest speaker. June 27–29.
CE June 28
Although the Summer Olympics aren't until 2016, you can still cheer on local athletes at the
Special Olympics Summer Games
in Columbus. Athletes from across Ohio will compete in a variety of events, including track and field, swimming, gymnastics, cycling, tennis and volleyball. June 28–30. 614/239-7050,
NE June 29
Mama Mia! Berea's
Italian American Summer Festival
has all things, well, Italian. Celebrate Italian culture and heritage with authentic cuisine, a pasta-eating contest, bocce tournament and live music. June 28–30.
SW June 30
Hand-eye coordination counts for the men and women competing in the
Ringer Classic Horseshoe Pitching Tournament
in Greenville this weekend. Check out the competition in adult and youth classes. June 28–30. 937/437-0300,
NW July 1
Don your eye patch and bandana, grab your treasure map and join in the swashbuckling fun when pirates invade Put-in-Bay at the fifth annual
Pyrate Fest
. Cannon firing, costume contests and treasure hunts are just the beginning. There's a cardboard boat regatta tonight at 6 p.m. Keep an eye out for Captain Jack Sparrow! June 28–July 1. 419/285-2832,
OH July 2
There are 29
in Ohio. Find the one closest to you and go see a movie on the BIG screen. Some might even have double features!
NE July 3
The sweet smells of summer are wafting through the air and teasing your taste buds. That's right, we're talking ribs. Akron boasts northeast Ohio's biggest Fourth of July rib festival —
Rib, White and Blue
— where vendors from Ohio, Texas and the Carolinas come to show off their culinary skills with meaty, tender, fall-off-the-bone, begging-for-more ribs. July 2–4. 330/375-2877,
OH July 4
Sometimes the best
are right in your own back yard. Check your local media for fireworks displays and Fourth of July happenings in your hometown.
NW July 5
Drivers, start your engines! Presented by Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, the
National Hot Rod Association Summit Racing Nationals
have arrived in Norwalk. Witness the exhilarating thrill of pro stock cars, dragsters, funny cars and jet cars zooming around the track. July 4–7. 419/668-5555,
SW July 6
Country's hottest stars perform at the
Festival of the Bells
in Hillsboro. Dustin Lynch, known for his singles "Cowboys and Angels" and "She Cranks My Tractor," takes the stage tonight at 9 p.m. Also enjoy parades, car shows, children's games and arts and crafts. July 4–6. 937/393-5219,
NE July 7
Keep the Independence Day celebrations going at
Fairport Mardi Gras
in Fairport Harbor with carnival rides, food, games and fireworks over Lake Erie at dusk. July 3–7. 440/352-3620,
OH July 8
Grab your pail and shovel and head to
the beach
! Play pick-up games of volleyball or frisbee, fly a kite, build sand castles or simply enjoy the sunshine with a good book. (Don't forget the sunscreen!)
NE July 9
The circle of life continues when Disney's
The Lion King
returns to PlayhouseSquare in Cleveland. Watch your children's faces light up as Simba, Nala, Mufasa, Scar, Timon and Pumbaa come to life in this spectacular, award-winning show. July 9–Aug. 4. 216/241-6000,
NW July 10
Merry- Go-Round Museum
in Sandusky is home to hundreds of antique carousel animals dating to 1880. Hop aboard the fully restored Allan Herschell carousel for a ride down memory lane. 419/626-6111,
CE July 11
If you haven't had your fill of ribs yet this summer, travel to Carroll for the
Rhythm and Ribs BBQ Festival
. Entertainment includes a magician and performances by The British Invasion, a '60s British rock tribute band, and The Classic Rock Experience, playing music from your favorite '70s artists. July 11–13. 740/412-3933,
SW July 12
Up, up, and away! See more than 40 hot-air balloons take flight and light up the night sky during the Balloon Glow at the
MidUSA Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival
in Middletown. The event also offers hot air balloon rides, laser light shows, skydiving tandems and demonstrations, as well as live music, arts and crafts and a variety of food vendors. July 12–14. 513/705-1770,
NE July 13
Wine and beer connoisseurs converge at the
Sunflower Wine and Craft Beer Festival
in Rocky River. Benefiting the Prayers from Maria Children's Glioma Cancer Foundation, the festival spotlights prominent wineries and craft breweries. Although the event doesn't start until 4 p.m., go early and browse through the shops in the historic Old River shopping area.
CE July 14
Showcasing more than 6,000 hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks through 1972, the
Goodguys Rod and Custom Association 16th PPG Nationals
at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus is an event worthy of Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor. The line-up includes hot rod seminars, vendor and manufacturer exhibits, a classic-car sale, trade and swap corral and an AutoCross course. July 12–14. 925/838-9876,
CE July 15
Columbus Zoo's newest exhibit,
Stingray Bay
, lets visitors meet and feed the smooth, slippery creatures. Visit the Tide Pool Touch Tank at Discovery Reef to continue your hands-on experience. (Stingray Bay has an additional $3 entrance fee.) 800/666-5397,
NE July 16
Stop and smell the roses during a leisurely stroll through 10 acres of outdoor gardens bursting with color and wondrous plants at the
Cleveland Botanical Garden
. Kids can learn and play in the Hershey Children's Garden, complete with a tree house and splash fountain. 216/721-1600,
SW July 17
Delighting festivalgoers for 163 years, the
Warren County Fair
offers everything a good, old-fashioned county fair should: a rodeo, talent show, tractor pulls, animal shows, family circus, rides, games and fair food. New this year is a Firefighter Training Show. July 16–20. 513/932-2636,
CE July 18
Have you ever wanted to race a lawn mower? You'll have your chance at the
Miami Valley Steam Threshers Show
in Plain City. Steam engines, antique tractors and gas engines will be on display along with a blacksmith shop. Watch wheat threshing and other demonstrations. Tractor pulls and children's activities add up to a family-friendly event. July 18–21. 614/270-0007,
NW July 19
Take a day trip to Kelleys Island and be sure to check out
this weekend. The family-friendly festivities include a parade, live music and evening fireworks. July 19–21. 419/746-2360,
NW July 20
Watch teams of up to 20 race 40-foot-long Chinese Dragon Boats along the Maumee River in Toledo at the Partners in Education
Dragon Boat Festival
. Between races, enjoy live demonstrations of ancient Chinese musical instruments, Chinese crafts, calligraphy, origami and Chinese kite making. 419/242-2122,
NW July 21
The Toledo Symphony concert band, together with Toledo Zoo, presents
Music Under the Stars
, a free summer concert series offered Sundays in July and August, at the Toledo Zoo Amphitheater. Enjoy a pre-show dinner at the Beastro, an open-air cafe.
SW July 22
Waterfalls and wildflowers await exploration in the
Hocking Hills
. With an abundance of state parks, forests and nature preserves, there's plenty to see and do. Hike along scenic pathways to Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls and Ash Cave, go horseback riding or try ziplining. 800/462-5464,
NE July 23
Experience a blast from the past when
Ohio Chautauqua: When Ohio Was the Western Frontier
tour stops in Coshocton. Meet the legends written about in history books, including Johnny Appleseed, Oliver Hazard Perry and Iroquois leader Chief John Logan. July 23–27. 740/622-4877,
CE July 24
Country, blues and hip-hop concerts, midway rides, animal shows, sand-castle building and a multitude of other fun activities are just a few reasons why the
Ohio State Fair
in Columbus attracts thousands of visitors every year. Jeff Dunham performs tonight at 7 p.m. July 24–Aug. 4. 614/644-3247,
NE July 25
Relax and enjoy a midsummer evening of free music presented by Steubenville's
Summer Concert Series
at the Berkman Amphitheater. Every Thursday, May 23–Aug. 1. 740/283-1787,
SW July 26
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the
Annie Oakley Festival
in Greenville. Head to the birthplace of Little Miss Sure Shot for a day of sack races, balloon tosses, hay-bail-throwing contests, music and the Annie Oakley Western Arts Showcase. July 26–28. 937/548-5158,
NE July 27
Spend the day at Derby Downs Race Track in Akron cheering on local champions in the
All-American Soap Box Derby World Championship
. Boys and girls ages 7 to 17 compete in three divisions — Stock, Super Stock and Masters — for the title of world champion.
SW July 28
See a living-history encampment from the 19th century, complete with blacksmiths, printmakers and skirmish re-enactments at the
Gathering at Garst
in Greenville. The event features garden exhibits, antiques dealers and juried art exhibits. July 27–28. 937/548-5250,
NW July 29
Early risers should venture to Camp Perry in Port Clinton today for the
President's Rifle Match
. The competition, which is a National Trophy Match, begins at 7 a.m. with a round of 10 shots from each competitor and culminates in a side-by-side shoot-off between the final two vying for the coveted President's Rifle Trophy. 419/635-2141,
OH July 30
Today is
National Paperback Book Day
. Whether you're curled up on the couch on a rainy day, or lying in the sun, reading is a great way to savor summer leisure time. Sometimes the best adventures are the ones you have while using your imagination.
SE July 31
Remember days gone by at the
Roy Rogers Festival
in Portsmouth, a celebration of the Ohio-born "King of the Cowboys" and his wife Dale Evans. Take a ride on the Roy & Dale Express and enjoy a refreshing Roy Rogers cocktail while listening to live western music. While you're there, take a trip up the road to see Roy Rogers' childhood home in nearby McDermott. Happy Trails To You! July 31–Aug. 3. 740/259-1195,
NW SW August 1
Stretching 690 miles across five states along U.S. Rte. 127, the
127 Corridor Sale
truly is the World's Longest Yard Sale. Come see what hidden treasures, collectibles and antiques can be found along the 240-mile stretch that covers Ohio. Van Wert, Mercer and Darke are just three counties with participating communities. For a full list, visit
. Aug. 1–4.
NE August 2
Night owls and party animals will dance the night away at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's premier adults-only fundraising event,
Twilight at the Zoo
. Indulge in cocktails, wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres as you wander the grounds and rock out to 17 bands, including Disco Inferno and Run Avril Run. Proceeds benefit animal care, education and other programs. 216/661-6500,
NE August 3
They come marching two by two from all over the country to the
Twins Days Festival
in Twinsburg. The world's largest annual gathering of twins and other multiples features a parade, talent show, magician, musical entertainment and fireworks. Best of all, you don't have to be a multiple to enjoy all the fun! Aug. 2–4. 330/425-3652,
CE August 4
Join the more than 100,000 visitors expected to revel in Irish heritage at the
Dublin Irish Festival
, where Irish culture is expressed through music, dance, food, shopping, art and more. Learn traditional dancing, participate in contests for reddest hair, greenest eyes and most freckles and watch the competition get fierce during Gaelic games. Aug. 2–4.
OH August 5
August 4–10 is
National Exercise With Your Child Week
. Shoot some hoops, hit the batting cages, go for a run or ride bikes. Even something as fun and simple as jumping on a trampoline counts. Get up and get moving!
NE August 6
Hear the rat-a-tat-tat of the drums at the
Drum Corps International Competition
in Massillon, part of the ongoing Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival. Eight of the nation's top corps participate in a night of high-stepping marches and intricate drum rolls amid swirls of brilliantly colored costumes. 330/456-7253,
NE August 7
Find your inner rock star when you visit the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
in Cleveland. Exhibits and collections include items from Metallica, Elvis Presley, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to name a few. The Rock Hall also hosts a Summer in the City free concert series on Wednesdays. 216/781-7625,
NE August 8
Row your boat gently down the Mohican River. Although Mohican State Park does not have its own canoe livery, there are plenty in close proximity. Spend hours leisurely
canoeing or kayaking
down the scenic river. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Mohican State Park by bike or foot. 419/994-2519,
SE August 9
Cycling and paddling enthusiasts will appreciate Marietta's celebration of outdoor adventure and fine beer during the
Rivers, Trails and Ales Festival
. Road cycling, mountain biking and paddling routes are mapped out for all skill levels. Reconvene after your morning adventure for an afternoon of games, good food, local brews and great music. Aug. 8–11. 740/538-0570,
CE August 10
Held to honor the celebrated author of "Dixie" and "Turkey in the Straw," the
Dan Emmett Music and Arts Festival
in Mt. Vernon showcases talented artists and musicians playing a wide variety of musical genres. Dan Emmett House tours, a bell auction, Woodward Opera House tours, fiddle and banjo contests and an arts and crafts fair round out the festival's activities. Aug. 8–11. 740/392-3378,
NE August 11
Leap on over to Valley City for the 52nd annual
Frog Jump Festival
. Compete with plastic frogs in the Great Rocky River Frog Race. Partake in other games and face painting while you wait for the main event. Then, cheer on your live frog as it attempts to jump the greatest distance. The standing record is 19 feet, 1 inch. 330/483-1111,
SW August 12
The official first round of Cincinnati's oldest tennis tournament, the
Western & Southern Open
, starts today. One of the sport's premier events for men and women, the tournament boasts past participants such as Andy Roddick, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and Ana Ivanovic. Aug. 10–18. 513/651-0303,
CE August 13
Ohio Glass Museum
in Lancaster offers glass-blowing demonstrations. Learn about the history of glass-making and tour the displays of glassware from local collectors. Original pieces from the museum's own glass blowers are available in the gift shop. 740/687-0101,
SE August 14
Featuring a different themed parade each night, Nelsonville's
Parade of the Hills
also offers a farmers market, kids' games, nature center, rides, local vendors and tribute bands. Tonight's parade is the Main Street Welcome Home Parade. Aug. 14–17.
NW August 15
You be the judge of the best and wurst brats at the
Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival
. Vendors will be selling the signature German sausage. Parades, live entertainment, eating contests, rides and games keep the party going. Aug. 15–17. 419/562-2728,
CE August 16
Featuring more than 40 gourmet food trucks and carts, the
Ohio Food Truck Festival
highlights Columbus street cuisine at its finest. Taste a range of culinary delights, enjoy live music and do a little shopping from local art and craft vendors. Aug. 16–17.
NE August 17
A juried, fine-art event showcasing regional and local artists' work in clay, pastel, glass, jewelry, leather, painting, photography and sculpture,
Art in the Park
turns Painesville's Veteran's Park into an outdoor art gallery. 440/392-5795,
NE August 18
Looking for a good burger? Featured on the Food Network's "Unwrapped," the
National Hamburger Festival
in Akron is this summer's premier destination for all things burger: professional and amateur hamburger-eating contests, a police versus fire hamburger throw-down and a cheesiest couple contest. Aug. 17–18. 716/565-4141,
CE August 19
Stalactites and stalagmites abound at the
Olentangy Indian Caverns
in Delaware. Take a guided tour into the caverns once used by the Wyandotte Indians as shelter from the elements and enemies. After the tour, play a round of mini-golf, mine for gems or hike along one of the many nature trails. 740/548-7917,
NE August 20
Clay's Park Resort
in North Lawrence has something for everyone: water slides, zip lines, kids' swimming area, basketball and volleyball courts, miniature golf and tanning docks and water hammocks for lounging in the late summer sun. 330/854-6691,
OH August 21
It's a full moon! Sprawl out on the lawn and do some
. How many constellations can you find?
SW August 22
Cruise in to Fairfield Township in Butler County for the
Classic Car Cruise-In
. Vintage automobiles take over Bridgewater Falls for a wonderful evening of dining, shopping and music provided by DJ Toad. Every Thursday, June 13–Sept. 26. 513/895-6800,
CE August 23
Bring your furry, four-legged friend to historic Uptown Westerville for
Dog Days of Summer
, an OhioHealth 4th Fridays event. Vendors offering products and services for people and their tail-wagging companions will line the sidewalks and streets, along with arts and crafts displays, children's activities, music and live entertainment. 614/794-0401,
NW August 24
A little slice of Germany arrives in Oregon this weekend with the 48th annual
German-American Festival
. Local Germanic bands provide music on three stages while dance groups perform traditional polkas and waltzes in the beer and wine garden. Watch the Masskrugstemmen, a stein-lifting competition, and feast on sauerkraut, schnitzel, bratwurst and potato pancakes. Aug. 23–25.
NW August 25
Speedboat racers from the United States and Canada navigate the one-mile course on Grand Lake St. Marys at speeds exceeding 100 miles an hour as they compete in the
Governor's Cup Regatta
in Celina. Aug. 24–25. 419/953-3396,
NE August 26
Sports fans of all ages will enjoy the "
Unforgettable Sports Legends
" exhibit at the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum in Coshocton. Displaying 20th-century sports memorabilia, the exhibit features uniforms, tickets, posters, 1949–1951 World Series pencil sets and Cy Young collectibles. August 24–October 6. 740/622-8710,
OH August 27
Dig up some worms, put on those old muddy shoes and head out for a day of
. Check the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife website for a full list of the best fishing spots in your area. Fresh-caught rainbow trout tastes delicious, especially when you catch it yourself!
CE August 28
There are carnival rides, tractor pulls, square dancing, farm animals, eating contests and country music, but the star of the
Millersport Sweet Corn Festival
is delicious, hot, fresh corn on the cob. Aug. 28–31.
OH August 29
Gather your family and friends for a
and toast marshmallows to salute the waning days of summer. You can also belatedly mark
National S'mores Day
, which was on August 10.
SW August 30
Venture to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton for the
Giant Scale Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Air Show
, where you'll see model jets, helicopters and warbirds dive, loop, roll, spiral and perform other aerobatics. Aug. 30–Sept. 1. 937/255-3286,
CE August 31
Travel back in time to the 1860s and watch America's favorite pastime in its original format, right down to the uniforms. Ohio Village in Columbus hosts the
Ohio Cup Festival
, a three-day vintage baseball tournament. Teams from across the Midwest face off according to the rules of days gone by. Aug. 30–Sept. 1. 614/297-2300,
CE September 1
Dating to 1961, The
Ring of Fire
is one of Indian Lake State Park's oldest traditions, marking the end of summer. At exactly 9 p.m. flares are set off around the perimeter of the lake. The idea is derived from the traditions of the Seneca Indians of New York who would light bonfires around the shore of Canandaigua Lake in celebration of a plentiful harvest. Lakeview, 937/843-2717,
SW September 2
Laugh until your sides ache at the Mudde Show, hold your breath during sword duels and fire juggling, cheer on your favorite knight in the full-armored joust and eat like the kings and queens of olde with giant roasted turkey legs and bread bowl stews at the
Ohio Renaissance Festival
in Harveysburg. Aug. 31–Oct 20. 513/897-7000,
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Like Governor Nikki Haley or not, it is the government's business to tell food stamp recipients what kind of food they should be able to buy with them. It's our money they're spending. Not theirs.
Most recipients interviewed about the matter disagree. Well, of course they do. They haven't learned yet that a hand out is not a hand up. And frankly, when you're spending someone else's money on yourself, would you really want it any other way?
And most certainly, they don't want those handouts to come with restrictions or conditions.
Haley has proposed restricting the purchase of soda, candy and chips and other high sugar, low-fiber foods when it comes to purchases made with food stamps. She announced the plan in February in an effort to help curb the state's obesity problem.
Members of Haley's Cabinet, including Department of Health and Environmental Control Director Catherine Templeton, have endorsed the plan. However, DHEC's website includes a hyperlink to an 11-page federal report published six years ago explaining why the proposal isn't practical.
But more important than helping to curb obesity is making it not so satisfying and easy to live off the dole. The idea is to take help while you need it and learn to stand on your own two feet without government assistance. Then, and only then, can you buy what you want.
Afterall, by then, it will be with your own money - not the taxpayers.
Templeton said in an interview with The Post and Courier that the state is subsidizing obesity.
But it's so much more than that. We're subsidizing laziness, too. And allowing those folks who never get off the dole to tell us how they want it to be.
More than 878,000 South Carolinians, about 18.5 percent of the state's population, rely on food stamps.
Because the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, called SNAP, is administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Haley administration will need permission from the federal government to implement the proposal.
Make the change and maybe, just maybe, the obesity epidemic will begin to slim down. But take away the voice of the recipients, and tell them this is how it is going to be. Help them help themselves by changing behavior and not expecting something for nothing.
DHEC is conducting a series of meetings around the state to solicit comments about the idea.
The final meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. May 2 at the Navy Yard in North Charleston.
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An abstract by Nalini Santanam, Ph.D., of the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program has been selected for oral presentation at the 11th World Congress on Endometriosis. The World Congress on Endometriosis is held once every three years to focus on new developments in the field of Endometriosis. This year, the Congress will take place from September 4 – 7 in Montpelier, France.
Endometriosis is a clinical condition that afflicts 10-15% of women of reproductive age (mainly diagnosed between the ages of 25 and 35), posing a major cause for infertility and chronic pain. Since the etiology of this disease is still unknown, very few treatment options are available. Surgery is currently the best treatment; however, due to a high recurrence rate, the disease commonly returns within three to six months post-surgery. The conference provides attendees the opportunity to present and discuss new research relating to the condition. The meeting promotes exchange between biologists, scientists, endocrinologists, and gynecologists in order to disseminate information and promote research in the treatment and pathogenesis of the condition. Most attendees at the Congress are scientists and clinicians, and new findings are presented from both perspectives.
Each abstract that is submitted to the Congress undergoes a rigorous selection process, and only the top five abstracts in each category are accepted for oral presentation. In the "pain mechanisms" category, Dr. Santanam's abstract, entitled "Pain sensitive microRNAs in women with Endometriosis," was one of the five abstracts selected for oral presentation. The abstract presents recent research from Dr. Santanam's lab identifying biomarkers called "microRNAs" that are not only altered during endometriosis, but also correlated with patients' pain symptoms. Dr. Santanam also submitted a second abstract, "Oxidized lipids and pain in endometriosis," that was selected for a poster presentation. This study investigates the role of oxidative stress in the etiology of pain associated with endometriosis.
Dr. Santanam has been involved in endometriosis research for the past 15 years and has been a biomedical researcher at Marshall since 2007. Her laboratory research focuses on identifying unique biomarkers that could assist in either the diagnosis or treatment of endometriosis. There are many collaborators who Dr. Santanam would like to thank for the success of her research. She expresses gratitude for her collaboration with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Marshall University and Cabell Huntington Hospital. In particular, she would like to single out her collaboration with Dr. Brenda Dawley, Dr. Robert Nerhood, Dr. David Jude, and Ms. Sandra White. She is excited to be attending the Congress in order to present some of the fascinating data that she has recently generated in her laboratory with the help of Marshall undergraduate and graduate students. Students and lab personell who participated in the data collection include: Johannes Fahrmann, Holly King, Courtney Crain, and Carla Cook.
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WELLSVILLE - Wellsville's 76-66 win over McDonald on Friday night ensured one thing; a tie for first place in the Inter-Tri-County League lower tier.
"That was big. I said we had to have that to get into the situation that we are in because we lost that game to Southern Local," Wellsville coach David Thompson said. "If we had that, we would've been set. But we have Columbiana and Western Reserve, so we can't let down just because we are in a tie."
Now as they sit even with the Blue Devils (18-3, 11-3) in the standings, the Tigers (15-3, 10-2) stand to capture their first league title since 2008 if they win out.
The Tigers were buoyed in their bid to avenge an earlier loss to McDonald on the road by junior Seth Bradford's career-high 31 points, surpassing his previous high of 25.
"It feels good, especially against McDonald because they're such a good team," Bradford said. "I was just hot at the beginning and didn't want to let it go and Bug (Thompson) told me to keep shooting."
In all, four members of the Tigers reached double-digits. Nate Scott added 15 points, six rebounds and four assists while Antonio Fultz and Brendon Carr each chipped in 10 points.
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MCDONALD SCORING: Anthony Pugh 4-1-13, Christian Rusinowski 7-2-16, Jake Reckard 1-2-4, Patrick Kunkel 2-0-5, Zack Conley 1-0-2, Kenny Greader 4-0-8, Matt Seitz 7-1-18. TOTALS: 226, 6-11: 66
WELLSVILLE SCORING: Camden Douglas 1-1-3, Nate Scott 6-3-15, Antonio Fultz 5-0-10, Seth Bradford 13-2-31, Brendon Carr 5-0-10, Jordan Sloan 3-1-7. TOTALS: 33, 7-10: 76
Three-pointers: McDonald 8 (Pugh 4, Sietz 3, Kuakel), Wellsville 3 (Bradford).
Wellsville had no problem breaking McDonald's pressure as they ran out to a 17-8 lead in the first quarter.
What adjustments the Blue Devils made took little hold early on as Wellsville pushed their lead out to 23 points before McDonald woke up and made a surge of their own. The Blue Devils turned that deficit into just three points before the teams parted for the half.
"You know it was just hitting some shots. We were without one of our players a 20-point scorer and I kind of saw it on our kids faces before the game," McDonald coach Jeff Rasile. "But we were able to come back in the second quarter and hit some shots. In the end, it came down to who had more guts and they had more guts than us tonight."
McDonald was without its starting point guard Steven Politano who is sick with mono. His absence hurt the Devils, but Matt Seitz shouldered the scoring load for the night, finished with 18 points.
"Anytime you lose your point guard and a 20-point scorer, it's big," Rasile said. "But we can't make excuses, we still have enough to beat them but they are a great team."
McDonald and Wellsville's best tricks were reserved for the second half. The two ITCL heavyweights exchanged blows in the third quarter as the Tiger's lead shrunk to just one before ballooning to six before the quarter ended. Wellsville wanted to focus on defending McDonald's shooters in the second half as they moved away from a zone to man-to-man.
"We played smart in the first quarter we wanted to play a zone and stay out of foul trouble, which we did pretty much and then they started hitting those threes right before the half," Thompson said. "We went man-to-man and Cam (Camden Douglas) locked (Matt) Seitz down pretty well in the second half."
Douglas had been suffering of an illness of his own, battling flu-like symptoms. He finished the night with three points, but had more impact on the defensive end of the floor.
Wellsville held Mcdonald to 27 points in the second half.
"We came together and got at them early like we were trying to do We had a really good start the first quarter and we came out we were ready to go," Bradford said. "We just had to stick it out and maintain the lead we had and make sure that they didn't come back."
The Tigers, with goal now in sight, have a fine line to tread as the last part of the season wraps up. Wellsville still has two more league contests against Columbiana and Western Reserve.
"The kids have talked about it and ask when the last time we won and I told them 2008," Thompson said. "That's something they set out to do, win the league, and they took a big step towards accomplishing that tonight."
Wellsville won the jayvee game 60-36. Zach Fedyski paced the Blue Devils with 23 points while Devon Smith and Jantsen Stoakes each netted 10 points for the Tigers.
Game notes
Wellsville will make up it's postponed game with Western Reserve on Feb. 16. The match-up was cancelled because members of the Blue Devils were suffering from the flu.
At halftime, Sara Skinner was crowned as homecoming queen. Each member of the court is presented with a box containing a rose. The member of the court that receives the orange rose is crowned queen.


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Shanasa Sanders and Sasha Sims each scored 18 points to help lead Stetson to a 72-51 victory over host Jacksonville in an Atlantic Sun Conference game Monday night at Swisher Gym.
With the victory, the Hatters (16-6, 9-2 A-Sun) clinched a spot in the Atlantic Sun tournament for the 10th consecutive year.
Sanders recorded her 1000th career point in the first half and finished with 11 rebounds to earn her second double-double of the season. Sims, meanwhile, went 7-for-9 in the second half to help the Hatters pull away.
"I thought our defense was outstanding the entire game," Stetson head coach Lynn Bria said. "In our last game I was very disappointed in our defensive effort. This game I thought our effort was outstanding for 40 minutes, and it was probably one of our best defensive games. I thought we played really well, really hard, and thank God we did because we weren't scoring early."
The Hatters struggled out of the gate for the second straight game, hitting just one of their first 13 field goal attempts. The Dolphins (7-15, 3-8 A-Sun) took advantage, building a 12-3 advantage eight minutes into the game and later led 26-14 at the 6:26 mark.
"I thought we had good shots early but we just didn't make them," Bria said. "In the last eight to 10 minutes of the half we started to get more into a rhythm."
Stetson turned to its full court press and began to change the momentum of the game, finishing the half on a 9-0 run to take a 35-33 halftime lead.
"I thought our press really generated some turnovers for us right before halftime and that was very effective for us," Bria said. "It really got us going. We started to get some easy baskets and we needed that. It opened up the basket for us and got our confidence going."
Sims took over the game early in the second half, hitting five lay-ups in the first five minutes to help extend the lead to 49-38.
"We basically told Sasha to just sprint the floor and we'll get her the ball," Sanders said. "She did and she scored."
Stetson continued to pound the ball inside, finishing the game with a 46-14 advantage in points in the paint. The Hatters also held JU to just 18 points overall in the second half.
"I thought Janelle Mills had a great game," Bria said. "She scored some buckets that we needed and was very good for us defensively. Sasha couldn't throw it in the ocean in the first half but in the second half she started finishing some plays. You can't lose your confidence when those things happen, but she stayed aggressive and that's the main thing."
Victoria McGowan did not start for the first time in her Stetson career but contributed 12 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four steals in 35 minutes off the bench.
Stetson will return home for five of their final seven regular season games, beginning with a 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon contest vs. ETSU.
Notes: Janelle Mills played in her 119th career game, tying the school all-time record. Tierra Brown also played in 119 games from 2007-11 … Shanasa Sanders reached her 1000-point milestone while playing in her hometown in front of friends and family ... Stetson has won the last seven head-to-head meetings with Jacksonville, including two in the postseason ... The Hatters held a 14-0 advantage in fastbreak points ... Stetson collected eight blocks in game (four by Sims) and 13 steals.


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PLEASANTVILLE - A Bedford County man faces dozens of charges, including child rape, sexual assault and indecent assault charges amid allegations of a complex incestuous relationship involving several family members.
Richard Lemoune Maine, 78, of 176 Hemlock Lane, Lincoln Township, is accused of repeatedly raping two female relatives starting when they were 8 to 10 years old. The alleged assaults on one relative continued until she was 15, police said.
"He denies anything happened," Maine's court-appointed attorney, Mark Zearfaus of Altoona, said Thursday. Zearfaus said Maine will likely seek a jury trial after he waived a preliminary hearing Wednesday.
Police said a yearlong investigation, initiated after a Children and Youth Services report, revealed that Maine had raped the girls as often as twice a week in his truck, his home and a nearby barn.
Maine allegedly waited until the girls' mother was not at home before initiating sexual contact.
One girl allegedly told investigators she asked Maine to stop, to no avail.
The alleged abuse ended, she said, only when she threatened to tell her mother.
Police said the accusations came to light last year when one of the girls - by then aged 17 and in a consensual sexual relationship with another relative, aged 35 - emailed another female family member about the abuse.
Under police questioning, the girl said her mother knew that she and the 35-year-old man were having sex, and said at one point the 35-year-old man had texted her mother for permission for them to have sex, and the mother agreed. The girl further stated the 35-year-old man and her mother also had sex.
The 35-year-old, identified by Zearfaus as Maine's grandson, allegedly confronted Maine's wife about the allegations.
Maine's wife later told police that she considered the allegations unbelievable but kicked her husband out of their house nonetheless after hearing them.
During a 2012 interview with state police, Maine allegedly called the accusations "a bunch of malarkey" and said a medication regimen had left him incapable of sex for years.
Maine, originally from West Virginia, allegedly described himself to police as a former alcoholic whose children in his home state were taken away after they were found starving and lice-ridden.
State police arrested Maine on Feb. 20. He was arraigned on 32 charges, 27 of them felonies, including multiple counts of incest and rape.
He remains in Bedford County Prison in lieu of $250,000 bail. Maine waived his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday at Bedford County Central Court.
"He'll probably take it to trial," Zearfaus said.
Zearfaus said Maine's advanced age will likely play a role at trial. No court date has been assigned or set, he said.


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Imagine you're running your boat across a calm ocean just a few miles offshore of Charleston. Up ahead, gannets are diving and bottlenose dolphin are working a ball of bait at the surface. As you throttle down to check out the action, you spot flashes of orange in the water.
Your heart skips a beat as you realize that dozens of 20- to 30-pound red drum are mixed in with the dolphin. These trophy-caliber fish are rocketing up through the cool, clear water to slam hapless bait fish cut from the panicked school.
Now imagine hanging with this school of giant reds, catching one after another with spinning gear and fly rods.
Sounds too good to be true, but it happens — perhaps not that often — but it does happen.
Charter captains in North Carolina and Florida have figured out how to consistently catch big red drum in nearshore waters, and some Charleston anglers believe we can establish the same wintertime fishery here. They just need to pattern those fish.
Although it's well-known that adult red drum move offshore in the cooler months, biologists aren't quite sure where they go, specifically and for how long, off Charleston.
It's not unusual for anglers to run into these giants while dropping squid for black seabass at nearshore artificial reefs. But a growing number of captains have begun actively hunting down these schools of big reds, mostly by following flocks of diving seabirds.
Just a few weeks ago, a small contingent of local anglers zeroed in on a big school about 5 miles off Stono Inlet. Capt. Tucker Blythe, a Charleston-based captain who's trying to pattern this emerging wintertime fishery, was among them.
"It was pretty wild," he said. "You'd see a little bait swimming around and then all of a sudden a 40-pound red would come in and inhale that thing."
Blythe and his crew caught about 10 20- to 30-pound reds using heavy spinning gear. Switching to fly rods, they landed a few more.
"You could have caught as many as you wanted on spinning gear," he said. "You could have caught 40 to 50. The school just hung out for a while."
Blythe hasn't found the offshore reds since that late-November bite, but he believes the action might pick up again when colder weather moves back in.
The recent warm spell might have prompted the drum to move further offshore or possibly even back in along the beaches, he said.
"I'm still trying to figure it out. I think it has a lot more factors than I'm thinking."
Anyone hoping to cash in on the redfish bonanza should head out into nearshore waters on a good, calm day and investigate any bird action. Don't worry if dolphins are feeding — though dolphins eat smaller redfish in the Lowcountry's rivers and creeks, big drum offshore are not on their menu.
In fact, these giant spot-tails seem to shadow dolphin pods, Blythe said.
"Maybe the dolphins keep them safe from all the great whites," Blythe added with a laugh.
Blythe rigs his spinning outfits with big, white Hogy lures, fitted at the nose with weighted hooks. These large, soft-plastic lures were developed for the striped bass fishery in the Northeast, but have proved highly effective in the Lowcountry's nearshore waters. These eel-like lures will draw strikes not only from red drum, but also amberjack, cobia and many snapper-grouper species.
Teach a kid to fish
State Department of Natural Resources officials are on the hunt for experienced anglers willing to volunteer for a new family fishing instruction program.
The agency's Family Fishing Clinics are designed to introduce the basics of fishing to the young and old. Participants will learn how to tie fishing knots, rig rods, cast lures and fight fish.
Volunteers must be willing to attend a volunteer training session and undergo a SLED background and driving record check.
Once trained, the certified DNR fishing instructors will be expected to host at least two clinics a year for a minimum of 15 participants and no more than 25 participants, then turn in required reporting documents.
If you are interested in becoming a Certified DNR Fishing Instructor, please contact Lorianne Riggin at 803-737-8483 or email@example.com. DNR will hold a Certified Fishing Instructor Training session Jan. 21 in West Columbia.
Find out more about DNR's Aquatic Education program at dnr.sc.gov/aquaticed.
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Lung Kee Beer Fish Restaurant
When you visit Paris , you must visit the Eiffel Tower . The same applies for the Yangshuo Beer Fish, the best known speciality here. Our restaurant has prepared for its guests the experience of local and familiar Chinese dishes. Enjoy an evening in a relaxed atmosphere right next to the famous West Street .


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An office saying "pullin the budoo!", meaning that the alpha males are in the room and the females are not. Not often displayed in front of females of the species as this can become distressing and embarrasing to all parties.
"Hey- pullin the Budoo!"
от chris obrien 28 ноември 2006
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